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Nov 12, 2021
Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs
Babson College Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs
Mar 19, 2020
100-year-old D.C. hat maker still loving her craft, 40 years after opening her shop
Alison Starling | ABC7 Interviews Vanilla Beane
Oct 1, 2019
Business is good for a young entrepreneur. The business world needs to be better for her.
Sep 13, 2019
DC's hat lady, Ms. Vanilla Beane turns 100
To celebrate, D.C. Mayor, Muriel Bowser is hosting a private tea with 10 of Beane's closest friends. She will also recognize Sept. 13 as 'Vanilla Beane Day' in DC.
Sep 13, 2019
Meet Vanilla Beane, the 100-Year-Old Milliner Behind Washington D.C.'s Prettiest Hats
The North Carolina native has been crafting hats in her Manor Park shop for 40 years.
Sep 12, 2019
Vanilla Beane turns 100 this month!
There's a big birthday happening in the nation's capital this weekend. Vanilla Beane — D.C.'s famed "hat lady" — is turning 100 years old.
Sep 6, 2019
This Organization Made History for Black Talent in the Fashion Industry
The National Association of Black Fashion and Accessories Designers was the first of its kind to combat nepotism among White gatekeepers
Mar 7, 2018
Women's History Month - Iconography of the Church Hat
Iconography of the Church Hat
Nov 14, 2012
D.C. Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday with Sisters, 97, and 93
D.C. Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday with Sisters, 97, and 93
Nov 5, 2011
Celebrating 3 Sisters’ Lives and Longevity
Celebrating 3 Sisters’ Lives and Longevity
Jun 15, 2010
CAPITAL CULTURE: Height hatmaker still going at 90
Height hatmaker still going at 90
Sep 20, 2009
Celebrated D.C. Milliner Marks 90th Birthday With Friends, Hats
Celebrated D.C. Milliner Marks 90th Birthday With Friends, Hats