Category: Business
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Felicia and Winchel Elibert create Fayetteville’s first Black-owned shopping plaza, Kingdom Corners, inspiring local businesses and the community.
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Ira Salls, the first Black woman McDonald’s franchisee in Kentucky and Indiana, built a legacy of business success and community impact through entrepreneurship and educational initiatives.
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Quintin Middleton makes history by opening the first Black-owned knife shop in North Charleston, combining master craftsmanship with community empowerment and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Whoopi Goldberg launches the groundbreaking All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), providing a dedicated platform for female athletes, teams, and leagues around the world to receive unprecedented visibility and celebration.
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Discover how Franklin Hutchinson became Japan’s first Black grape farmer, transforming a wild plot in Yamanashi into a thriving vineyard, Rosy Grapes.
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Discover how Ardean Miller’s Mah Melanin became the first Black-owned gift-wrapping brand to partner with Hallmark and Lowe’s, celebrating diversity and empowering Black entrepreneurs.
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Discover how Len Dyke, Dudley Dryden, and Tony Wade transformed black hair and beauty in the UK by establishing Britain’s first black-owned multi-million-dollar business.
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Discover the inspiring journey of George E. Johnson, the first Black entrepreneur listed on the American Stock Exchange, through his newly announced memoir chronicling his revolutionary impact on business and culture
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Thomas Dorsey celebrates 30 years as the founder of Soul of America, the first Black travel website, highlighting destinations and cultural heritage.
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Two Locals Brewing, University City’s first Black-owned brewery, offers unique flavors, fosters community, and inspires local entrepreneurs.
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