Category: Business
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Ernestine Chambers and Naté Gordon open Chopped Broadway, Baltimore’s first Black woman-owned bodega bringing authentic New York sandwiches to Fells Point while creating local jobs.
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Fahteema Parrish makes history as her construction company becomes the first Black woman-owned business to win Kansas City’s prestigious Mr. K Small Business Award in 36 years.
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Kelly Major Green makes history as first Black woman on Detroit Athletic Club board, bringing Detroit roots and financial expertise to prestigious role.
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Discover how Extasy James overcame family struggles to open Good Grades, the first woman-owned cannabis dispensary in Queens, New York, and her mission to empower communities affected by the war on drugs.
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Evan Fay, a U.S. Air Force veteran, opens Roar Brewing Co. – Detroit’s first Black-owned brewery combining craft beer with community focus.
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Brandi Rhodes made history as the first Black woman to announce at WrestleMania and became AEW’s first Black female executive. Learn how she broke barriers and built a legacy.
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Roar Brewing Co., Detroit’s first Black-owned brewery, opens in Midtown, offering craft beer, community events, and a welcoming space led by Air Force veteran Evan Fay.
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Rapper Flo Rida invests $10M to buy Miami Gardens’ first Black-owned plaza, Cloverleaf Plaza, creating opportunities for local businesses and empowering the community.
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Brian C. Kincaid, Ohio’s first Black enologist, is transforming the wine world with a focus on diversity and approachability.
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Tabitha Brown joins Clover as its first Chief Empowerment Officer, championing small business growth and community impact through her uplifting message and advocacy.
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