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At Brooks, we heavily focus on academic achievements made by our students. However, we would be doing ourselves a disservice by not acknowledging other traits of our multi-talented student body. Therefore, this page was created to highlight some of our dedicated and creative students who run their own businesses. A wise man once said, "Any change in Chicago is going to come out of Brooks," and these students are changing Chicago one business at a time.

DO you have a business? Fill Out Our Google Form!

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TEESBYBAILS
Bailey Boone

Bailey Boone, Junior, is the CEO of TeesByBails and she sells personalized apparel!

D's Nails
DANIELLE BROWN

Danielle Brown, Senior, is the CEO of D's Nails and she is a beginner, self taught nail technician!

DKBEauty
DIVINITY BRABOY-DORSEY 

Divinity Braboy-Dorsey, Senior, is the CEO of Dkbeauty and she sells lip gloss, bath salt, body butter, lip scrub, and more!
Website

Tha G Collection
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Yasmin Brown

Yasmin Brown, 8th grade, is the CEO of Glossby.yayaa and she sells lip gloss, but sunglasses and purses will be coming soon!
Website

NYLUXSTYLES
A'niyah Canty

A'niyah Canty, Senior, is the CEO of Nyluxstyles and she is a hair stylist!

​TOUCHED BY TAJH
Tajh-michelle Gayles

Tajh-Michelle Gayles, Senior, is the CEO of TouchedBy Tajh and she is a hairstylist!

NIY THE COLLECTION
Niya Douglas-Mcintyre

Niya Douglas-McIntyre, Senior, is the CEO of Niy the Collection and she sells lip gloss and other cosmetics!

glitter and shine cosmetics
NYLA JACKSON

Nyla Jackson, Sophomore, is the CEO of Glitter and Shine Cosmetics  and she sells lip glosses, lip scrubs, lip oils, body scrubs, & body butter!
@glitterandshine3 (TikTok)
website

KNK LASHES
krystin robinson

Krystin Robinson, Senior, is the CEO of  Knk Lashes and she sells 25mm strip lashes for $12!

BUTTERFLY BEAUTY COSMETICS
trinity beard & kyvannah wilson

Trinity Beard, Senior, and Kyvannah Wilson, Senior, are CEO's of Butterfly Beauty Cosmetics and they sell lashes, lip gloss, lip scrubs, and lip oil.
@butterflybeauty_co​

NAILED BY KYY
kyvannah wilson

Kyvannah Wilson, Senior, is the CEO of Nailed by Kyy and she does acrylic nails and natural nails. She also sells press-ons!

NANinu batter cakes
Na'ilah & Naimah JOhnson

Na'ilah Johnson, Senior,  and Naimah Johnson, Junior, are the CEOs of NANINU Batter Cakes along with their younger sister Nuriyah. They sell baked goods.
Website

TRInity's treasures
Trinity JOnes

Trinity Jones,  Sophomore, is the CEO of Trinity's Treasures and their shop ranges from clothes & and tutus to mugs and Christmas Ornaments.

 

Paola's sweets
Paola Palacios

Paola Palacios, Junior, is the CEO of Paola's Sweets and she sells chocolate covered strawberries.

 Angels Kiss Boutique 
Amiyah allen

Amiyah  Allen, Sophomore, is the CEO of Angels Kiss Boutique  and sells reversible satin edge scarves, reversible satin bonnets, and satin scrunchies

Chiaka’s Essentials
Innocentia Eweyeju

 Innocentia Eweyeju, Senior, is the CEO of Chiaka's Essentials and she sells hair care products
WEBSITE

M and L Boxes
Lidia Barraza

Lidia Barraza, Senior, is the CEO of M&L Boxes that sells expandable decorated boxes and decorated baskets for all occasions !

Kyy's confections
kyvannah wilson

Kyvannah Wilson, Senior, is the CEO of Kyy's Confections and she sells baked goods, chocolate covered fruits & treats, themed treats for events, and cakes.

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  • Home
    • Black History Month Collection >
      • Angelica Dass: The Nature of Color
      • Chicago's Historian, My Father
      • Top 3 Black Artists
      • Pain For Profit
      • Black Historical Figures
      • Hiding Behind the Strength
    • Women's History Month >
      • Books Written by Women
      • women are amazing
      • A Celebration Of Women's Achievements
      • Anonymous Stories: Women’s History Month
    • Hispanic Heritage Month >
      • Hispanic Heritage Month
      • Top 5 Books for Hispanic Heratige Month
      • El Día de los Muertos - FAQ
      • Mexican Independence Day
      • Hispanic Artists
      • Hispanic Authors
    • PODCAST >
      • Love & Dating
      • All Things Black History
    • BALM Founders
    • Teacher's Corner >
      • Teacher's Corner: Gordon
      • Teacher's Corner: Ejzak
      • Teacher's Corner: David
      • Teacher's Corner: Wilde
    • Sports/Clubs
    • Student Businesses
    • Resources >
      • LGBTQ+ Resources
  • Meet Us
    • Socials >
      • Google Forms
  • This Month
    • Op-Eds >
      • Rating Valentine Candy (they’re all bad)
      • Why Are Beyoncé Tickets So Expensive?
      • Love Tropes (Ranked)
      • What Disney Couples Teach us About Love
      • Early Decision
      • Anonymous Stories: Insecurities & Self-Love
      • Why I love love
    • Black History Month 2023 >
      • Fiction Deserves Black Literature for Black People
      • The Diaspora Wars
      • Growing Up Black
      • The Duality of Afro-Latinos
      • 5 Thing That Make me Happy as a Black Person
      • Black Girls' Hair
      • Hot Takes From A Tired Black Girl
    • Media Reviews >
      • Hi-Fi Rush game review
      • YOU Season 4 Review
      • Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon
      • Roomates of Poongduck 304
      • A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Book Review
    • CREATIVE WRITING >
      • always wanting more (Trinity - Poem)
      • Cool, Calm, and Collected
      • Armageddon
    • Location Reviews >
      • Navy Pier
    • Sports Panel >
      • Chess Team Sports Analysis
  • Featured Article
  • Humans of Brooks
    • Black Excellence