The Paper Bag Chronicles, a Black-led, women-focused body positivity project and fashion wellness brand from Columbus-based creator and fashion designer Braisha Owens, hosted its first event after officially becoming a non-profit on Saturday. Owens said the organization was officially founded in 2019 as a non-profit extension of her for-profit brand Kissed by Bo, a luxury denim brand, but Owens quickly realized that she wanted the non-profit to become a stand-alone entity. The event, what Owens considered to be a “courageous conversation,” took participants through the five steps to rock a paper bag as outlined in the brand’s e-book, “Stylish as a Muva,” and provided a space in which women could share their own stories and struggles with body positivity. By: Lantern Reporter Sam Harden ---------------------------- Welcome to Lantern TV. We are located in the Ohio State Journalism Building, along with our media partner, The Lantern. We strive to be your leader in Ohio State news, sports, weather and entertainment coverage Check out more on our website: https://www.thelantern.com/ ---------------------------- All rights reserved. ---------------------------- All media inquires, please contact: Spencer Hunt (Lantern Media Group adviser, email: hunt.754@osu.edu) Tips? Please contact: Molly Goheen (Managing Editor for Digital Content, email: goheen.29@osu.edu)