Category: Business
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The story of Robert Young, a Navy veteran who opened Tapped 33 Craft Brewhouse, the first Black-owned brewery in Augusta, Georgia. Learn about his journey, the inspiration behind his brewery’s name, and his mission to inspire more African…
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The remarkable journey of Sue Taylor and Farmacy Berkeley, the first and only Black woman-owned cannabis dispensary in Berkeley, California.
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The groundbreaking achievement of Robyn and Zak Wallace, the first Black entrepreneurs to launch a food truck at Walt Disney World. Discover how their venture, Local Green, promotes healthy eating while honoring their personal mission to improve community…
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The remarkable story of Patricia Roberts Harris, Howard University’s first Black woman dean, and her groundbreaking journey to become the first Black woman on Fortune 500 boards.
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How Brannon Johnson established BLJ Community Rowing, the first Black-owned rowing club in Philadelphia, providing access and opportunities in the elite sport for Black and minority communities.
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Discover Peel Haus Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery, Capitol Hill’s pioneering aesthetic haven led by a dynamic team of black women entrepreneurs. Explore innovative treatments, expert plastic surgery, and regenerative therapies in the heart of Washington DC.
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The inspiring journey of Shaun ‘Lucky’ Corbett, the first African American to own 3 barbershops inside Walmart stores. From overcoming a checkered past to becoming a business pioneer, his story highlights resilience, community outreach, and entrepreneurial achievement.
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The inspiring story of Nichole Ashley Moss, who opened Soulful Strands, Corvallis’s first Black-owned beauty supply store, to fill a gap in natural hair care offerings. Explore how Moss’s vision promotes appreciation of Black hair and culture while…
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The inspiring journey of Shaun “Lucky” Corbett, who established Da Lucky Spot, the first Black-owned barbershop inside a Walmart in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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The remarkable journey of Phillip A. Washington, the first African American CEO of Denver International Airport. Explore his ambitious Vision 100 plan, $10 billion capital improvement program, and commitment to sustainability.
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