Joy Carter uses Bee Free Farm to help students connect with nature — and teach them financial stability. By The Atlanta VoicePhoto, Joy Carter at Bee Free Farm in College Park, Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice. On a cool Friday morning, Joy Carter made her way into Richard N. Fickett […]
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The Davenport Sisters Are The Founders Of The First Black Food Bookstore
Inspired by what they learned in their grandmother’s kitchen, Gabrielle and Danielle are centering stories about Black food traditions, and getting ready to open their first brick and mortar shop. By Tonya Abari, EssencePhoto, Clay Williams When Gabrielle Davenport was in grade school, she developed a love of deviled eggs, which began in her paternal […]
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‘When I Grow Up’ Career Expo Inspires Attendees | Word In Black
Elementary through high school students were introduced to in-demand careers in Houston, and they were able to participate in interactive demonstrations led by industry leaders.
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7 Black-Owned Brands You Can Shop at Major Retailers | The Real Deal
— BY, HALEY GUNN It’s no surprise that we take our shopping seriously here at The Real Deal–from finding the best sales to reviewing viral products, we pride ourselves on representing quality products and unbeatable prices. While shopping may not sound like serious business, it is in fact a powerful way for consumers to […]
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6 Black-Owned Brands That’ll Keep You Cute For Your 2021 Fitness Goals | Hello Beautiful
— Marsha B. @IntroverNTheCity, Hello Beautiful Most people choose to address their fitness goals at the top of the new year. Because everyone aims to get their bodies together in time for the spring and summer seasons, there is a heavy emphasis on diet and exercise. With Covid dominating most of 2020, the public […]
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Teen CEO Launches Hair Growth Oil For Girls With Kinky, Curly Natural Hair | Black Enterprise
— SHANNON LEE, BLACK ENTERPRISE 14-year-old founder and CEO of Islande Beauty, Zhanyia McCullough, was searching for her own solution for slow hair growth when she formulated a multi-use, plant-based hair growth oil for natural hair. In an interview with BlackBusiness.com, McCullough shared how she once struggled with low self-confidence due to the condition of […]
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Founder of Black-Owned Bakery in Chicago Buys Historic Candy Factory For $500K | BLACK ENTERPRISE
— BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors, BLACK ENTERPRISE Stephanie Hart, the owner and founder of Brown Sugar Bakery in Chicago, is buying out a historic 84-year old candy factory called Cupid Candies. To finalize the acquisition, she is using the funds from a $500,000 small business grant that she recently received from the state of Illinois. […]
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Color Of Change Launches New Business Directory For Black-Owned Companies | Black Enterprise
— Dana Givens, Black Enterprise Racial justice advocacy group, Color for Change, is doing its part to help Black entrepreneurs and brands survive through the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization has recently launched a new digital directory to help consumers discover Black-owned brands under various categories called the Black Business Green Book so consumers can patronize Black business through the holiday season. […]
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This Black Entrepreneur Has Bought and Sold over 100 Businesses to Create Cashflow | Shoppe Black
— Shoppe Black Staff, Shoppe Black Ace Chapman buys and sells existing small businesses, connects buyers and sellers, and helps sellers get their businesses sale-ready. He got his start as a college student 20 years ago and has bought and sold more than 100 businesses over the years. He currently owns about 40 businesses. […]
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Black Farmer Finds Success During Uncertain Times | Shoppe Black
— Shoppe Black Staff, Shoppe Black Despite the challenges now faced by many small business owners these days, a Black farmer in Seatlle is managing to survive and thrive. Ras Peynado is the owner of Seattle based, Herban Farms. He is following the footsteps of his father, a fourth-generation farmer who lived and died in […]
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