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Gavin Newsom AGAIN refuses to back reparation payouts to black Californians his own task force wants – as it now calls for raising minimum wage (which is second highest in US)
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom has again refused to back reparation payments to black Californians proposed by his own task force, which has also now called for raising the state’s minimum wage. The state’s minimum wage is already the nation’s second highest at $15.50, but the task force is […] Click here to view original […]
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75 Black-Owned Bookstores to Buy from Today—and Every Day
Support Black-owned bookstores In recent years, allies have searched for ways to help and better understand the ongoing causes and effects of racism and racial disparity in the United States. Some have donated to organizations that support the Black Lives Matter movement . Others have tried to educate themselves […] Click here to view original […]
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Chicago’s Blacks in Green gets a major boost from a $10 million EPA grant
Blacks in Green founder and CEO Naomi Davis speaks at the Woodlawn Community Summit on March 18, 2023. As the founder and CEO of Blacks in Green, Naomi Davis has always focused on developing a whole-system approach to empowering her community of West Woodlawn on Chicago’s South Side. And […] Click here to view original […]
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Amazon Gave ‘Black-owned business’ Badges to Companies That Are Not Black-Owned
Amazon vans line up to pick up packages for delivery. / Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto/Getty Images *Some Amazon sellers have received “Small Business” badges despite being large corporations. Additionally, several non-Black-owned companies were reportedly listed as Black-owned, Business Insider reports. These findings have many giving a side eye to Amazon’s badge […] Click here to view original […]
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BIPOC-founded fragrance brands are on the rise
In comparison to fragrance consumers of previous generations, like baby boomers, millennial and Gen-Z shoppers have increasingly embraced non-heritage fragrance brands, especially those that are BIPOC-founded. This is largely due to factors like shopping accessibility, brand awareness, and societal and financial support for BIPOC-founded fragrance companies. A representative from […] Click here to view original […]
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First Black-owned barber college in Toledo offers students a path to a better life
T.O.L. is Toledo’s first, Black-owned barbershop college. The owner wants his business to be a gateway to something better for anyone who walks through his door. TOLEDO, Ohio — On South Byrne Road in the GlenByrne strip mall is where T.O.L. Barber College sits. For many, barbershops are more […] Click here to view original […]
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Tabitha Brown Helps Black-Owned Brand Skyrocket Sales From $200 to Over $23K in a Week
(Screenshot: YouTube/Tabitha Brown) Just a hint of Tabitha magic and business was booming for this Black couple within a week. Actress and social media personality Tabitha Brown is responsible for a huge boost in sales for Black-owned business, Brand Avenue, a marriage lifestyle apparel brand owned by couple Marc […] Click here to view original […]
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Incubator bringing bus tour to NWA to promote Black-owned businesses
Little Rock business incubator ReMix Ideas announced details Monday (March 20) of a bus tour in Northwest Arkansas to promote Black-owned businesses. The Black Ownership Bus Tour will visit Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Rogers and Springdale the week of March 27-30. According to a news release, the tour is […] Click here to view original […]
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Raleigh mother opens black-owned children’s bookstore to inspire, empower youth
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Victoria Scott-Miller still remembers the moment her two sons came to her four years ago. She said, “Our eldest, Langston, wanted to write a comic book.” Scott-Miller said her boys, Langston and Emerson, were three and nine years old at the time. The family went […] Order “The Big Black Book” […]
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The Ascent’s list of best Black-owned banks
Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It’s how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures our experts’ opinions aren’t influenced by compensation. Terms may apply to offers listed on this page. Everyone deserves a safe and supportive place to keep, […] Click here to view original […]