Tag: black-owned business
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Pink Pothos, a Black-owned houseplant store, has opened at Pittsburgh Yards, enhancing the community with beauty and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Jennifer Ford, first Black woman to own a U.S. sneaker boutique, partners with Adidas to release exclusive PG X CAMPUS ’00 sneaker celebrating Houston’s car culture.
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Discover how two visionary women launched the first Black-owned women’s eyewear company, blending cultural heritage with modern design and social impact.
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Quinton Middleton opens South Carolina’s first Black-owned custom knife shop in North Charleston, bringing 14 years of online success to a physical storefront at Navy Yard Charleston.
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Eric and Tonya Thomas, the first Black franchisees of Teapioca Lounge, have opened the first Black-owned location in Hutto, Texas. The grand opening celebration on August 10th promises to be a vibrant event that showcases the couple’s commitment…
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The inspiring story behind Cloudy Donut, the first Black-owned business in Brooklyn Heights offering 100% vegan donuts. Founded by Derrick Faulcon, a formerly incarcerated individual turned entrepreneur, Cloudy Donut Co. breaks barriers, promotes diversity, and creates delicious gourmet…
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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 remarkable story of Allen Sims, the first black male graduate from Sycamore High School in 1924. Delve into the history of the Sims family, including Eugene “Dixie” Sims, a renowned boxer turned owner of the famous Dixie…
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Mario West pioneered West Food Brands, the world’s first ever Black-owned doughnut mix brand. His nutritious baking mixes uplift underserved communities.
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