Shoppe Black, Shoppe Black | Flowers rest on top of pictures Kalief Browder at a protest after his suicide in 2015. His family reached a settlement with the city on Thursday. Credit Lucas Jackson/Reuters . Featured Image [dropcap]It’s[/dropcap] Friday night, and rapper Too Short’s “Blow the Whistle” is blaring inside of the only black-owned bar […]
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Black-Owned Startup Combines Greeting Cards With Technology and Automation | Black News.com
Photographs by Marti Corn; Text by Mark Murrmann , Black News.com [dropcap]Atlanta[/dropcap]— “How many times have you found yourself in this scenario: It’s a friend’s or relative’s birthday and you’re driving to the store at the last minute to buy a card. You also must go get stamps. “I’ve been there more times than I […]
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Tristan Walker announces acquisition by Procter & Gamble, will remain as CEO and move company to Atlanta | Fast Company
Once a beacon for more minorities to join him in Silicon Valley, the former tech and media darling enters a deal that will help to secure his legacy—and P&G’s.
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Brown Beauty Co-Op, Dupont Circle’s New Beauty Store, Is By And For Women Of Color | DCist
A welcoming space with couches and other seating invites people to hang out and chat. Positive vibes abound, with affirmations like “Melanin Magic” and “You are Beautiful” adorning pillows and candles.
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Prince George’s Couple Opens Vacation Retreat in Upper Marlboro | The Washington Informer
Dorothy Rowley , The Washington Informer [dropcap]As[/dropcap] fall descends upon Prince George’s County, nestled amid the beauty is the Wellspring Manor and Spa — a serene retreat destination on more than seven acres of nostalgic ambience dating back nearly three centuries. More than a traditional bed and breakfast, the tastefully decorated colonial-style manor house, along […]
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Seattle’s JuneBaby Named Best New Restaurant at Beard Awards | The New York Times
JuneBaby, a Seattle restaurant focused on the foods of the American South, was named Best New Restaurant on Monday night at the James Beard Foundation’s annual awards ceremony in Chicago.
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Africa: Car Makers’ New Frontier
International car companies are looking at Africa as the last frontier for automotive growth, beginning a scramble for market share.
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15 Successful African American Entrepreneurs on Etsy
Since its launch back in 2005, Etsy has grown into a huge ecommerce market for handmade and vintage goods. Browsing through Etsy, you can see products from a huge variety of sellers.
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Black Women-Owned Businesses Skyrocket By 322 Percent In Less Than 20 Years
African-American women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in America, a new study reveals.
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Unstacking the Deck For African-American Entrepreneurs
America consistently hails the iconic entrepreneur: We perpetuate a lofty, myopic, unrealistic standard of entrepreneurial success defined by trendy inventions, fast-paced growth and billion dollar profits.
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