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Overcoming Adversity: Jessica Blair’s Journey to Beauty Supply Company Ownership in Rosedale Park
Jessica Blair will be opening one of the first Black/women owned beauty supply store in Detroit. Jessica Blair’s journey to entrepreneurship took an unexpected turn. Despite graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in Kinesiology, and working in the medical field, she found herself unfulfilled and lost her passion for the industry but never […]
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Meet The Innovator Behind Cozie Fabric Softener Sheets “Connie Brooks”
Connie Brooks launched ‘Cozie Fabric Softener Sheets’, drawing on her experiences growing up in Detroit as the youngest of ten siblings in a single-parent household. Connie wanted to create a business aimed to provide financial support for her loved ones while making a positive impact. While attending Global Impact Ministries, Connie rediscovered her passion for […]
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The Importance of Black-Owned Banks
Adelphi Bank co-founders Jordan Miller, Kamran Haydar and Kevin Boyce, from left to right. (Photo courtesy of Adelphi Bank) The facade of the original Adelphi Building Loan & Savings is preserved with a newly minted Adelphi Bank in Columbus, Ohio. Adelphi is the first Black-owned bank to open in […] Click here to view original […]
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Indy named one of the best for Black-owned businesses
WRTV’s Griffin Gonzalez shows us how Black-owned businesses are seeing success in central Indiana. INDIANAPOLIS — 2023 was a record setting year for Indianapolis’s black owned businesses. “Black business in the city is buzzing,” shared owner of Capture Fitness Earl Sims. “A lot of good black businesses are out […] Click here to view original […]
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Here Are All The Black-Owned Coffee Brands You Need To Try
Our 20 Favorite Black-Owned Coffee BrandsSarah Ceniceros “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” We all know about Keurig pods and coffee chains like Dunkin’ , but there are so many cool, artisanal businesses out there making high-quality coffee that deserve […] Click here to view original […]
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From Candles to Tripods: Local Entrepreneur’s Innovative Leap in the Laundry Industry
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10 Black-Owned Candle Brands to Shop for Black History Month and Beyond
The Whitney Collection February is Black History Month , which means on top of taking time to learn and appreciate Black history and the Black experience, it’s a better time than ever to show some love and support for Black-owned businesses too. If your candle stash needs restocking, why […] Click here to view original […]
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Here Are 5 Black-Owned Vitamin Brands To Add To Your Self-Care Routine
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K. Walker Collective
The Black Economic Exchange Group visited K Walker Collective located at 4161 Cass Detroit, MI. K Walk is my 2020 Reta boot camp Alumni and is doing amazing things in the fashion industry and I. business! I had my eye on this yellow bubble coat but it’s a few more items I got to come […]
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Black Economic Exchange Groups Favorite Things #9
We have high hopes that as you peruse the beloved items in the Black Economic Exchange, you are diligently compiling a thorough inventory and double-checking it, for every item listed is undeniably delightful! Up until this point, we have presented you with the trendiest fashion statements, tantalized your palate, and showered you with affectionate kindness. […]