Category: Business
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Ellenae Fairhurst, the first Black woman to own both Lexus and Infiniti dealerships, built a lasting legacy in the auto industry through leadership, customer service, and groundbreaking ownership.
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Loyiso Manga, founder of Ubuntu Olive Oil, has built South Africa’s first Black-owned commercial olive oil brand, turning challenges into a legacy of empowerment.
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1010 Wine, the first Black woman-owned wine bar in Inglewood, was just named the Best Wine Bar in America by USA Today. Discover its award-winning wines and food.
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Pastry chef Tiara Bennett opened The Pastry Box, the first Black-owned restaurant in New York’s East Village in 25 years.
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Mishka Premium Vodka, Pennsylvania’s first Black-owned distillery, secures a national airline deal and expands with a $120 million Allentown facility, creating jobs and boosting the Lehigh Valley economy.
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Basani Maluleke becomes South Africa’s first Black woman to head a commercial bank, leading Capitec after a trailblazing career in law and finance.
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Apiwe Nxasani-Mawela, South Africa’s first Black woman brewery owner, now trains female brewers through mentorship and craft education.
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Zewiditu Jewel makes history as the first Black woman to open a food business in Brooklyn Heights with her vegan donut brand, Cloudy Donut Co.
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Two Locals, PA’s first Black-owned brewery, blends West African culture and craft beer to create a new Philly favorite.
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The Pepsi exhibit in New Bern honors Levonia Frazier, the brand’s first Black model, and celebrates inclusive ad history.
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