Durham’s first Black-owned brewery, Proximity Brewing, founded by serial entrepreneur Mike Potter. Explore the journey from passion to fruition, collaborations with North Carolina’s top breweries, and commitment to community inclusivity.
The trailblazing journey of Cristina McCarter, the first Black woman to launch a cheese-board shop in the United States. Learn how she founded Feast & Graze, a catering company specializing in charcuterie and cheese boards, and expanded it…
The appointment of Raven Jemison as the first Black president of the Kansas City Current, co-owned by Patrick Mahomes. Explore Jemison’s extensive sports management background and her role in leading the NWSL club into a new era at…
Tiffany Capri Hainesworth’s journey in founding TCapri, the first Black woman-owned tequila brand, overcoming setbacks, and inspiring young entrepreneurs with her resilience and determination in a male-dominated industry.
Mary Wesley’s inspiring journey as the founder of Flowers Just-4-U, Seattle’s first Black-owned flower shop thriving for 40 years in the Central District. Discover Wesley’s resilience through displacement and community support, making Flowers Just-4-U a neighborhood pillar symbolizing…
The trailblazing entrepreneur and the first Black woman to own a fully licensed character brand. Discover the journey of Afro Unicorn, initially starting with hand-printed t-shirts and evolving into a brand featured in major national retailers like Walmart,…