Tag: Entrepreneurship
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Fayetteville’s first Black-owned shopping plaza, Kingdom Corners, has been fully leased out just three months after its opening. Learn about the Elibert couple’s inspiring journey to success.
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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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Vusi Thembekwayo inspires 10,000 attendees as the first African speaker at Texas’ International Leadership Summit, bringing African perspectives to global leadership.
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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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Myrol and Kesha Frazier become first Black owners of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice franchise in South Carolina, expanding to two cities and inspiring future entrepreneurs.
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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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Sarah Brown opens Beauty Trap, Columbia’s first Black-owned beauty supply store, aiming to empower the community and create a family legacy in the beauty industry.
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Bob Ross Auto, the first African-American owned dealership in the US, celebrates 50 years under Jenell Ross’s leadership, continuing her father’s pioneering legacy in Centerville, Ohio.
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Sheila Johnson, America’s first Black female billionaire and BET co-founder, opens up about overcoming personal struggles in her memoir “Walk Through Fire,” offering inspiration and insights into resilience.
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Discover how Justin Coleman turned a dream into reality with Bake’n Bacon, Philadelphia’s first bacon-themed restaurant. From food trucks to a thriving brick-and-mortar, Coleman’s journey inspires entrepreneurs.
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