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Black Businesses Once Thrived Here. Is a Revival Coming?
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — There wasn’t much reason to leave the neighborhood. That’s what people remember about Soria City, one of Gulfport’s historic Black communities, during the mid-20th century. There was a taxi stand, a hotel, a movie theater and a laundromat. There were restaurants, nightclubs and grocery stores, […] Click here to view original […]
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Why aren’t there any Black-owned supermarkets in Philly? These grocers are helping blaze a trail
Along with his wife Mercy Gatuka, Sam Gatuka is the owner of OK Produce in the Reading Terminal Market Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn email newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Mercy Gatuka is part of a rare group. […] Click here to view original […]
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Amazon launch bootcamp for black-owned businesses
Amazon are launching a a two-day bootcamp for black-owned businesses with free education to help with getting their product business online. During othe two-day event, attendees will benefit from sessions on how Black-owned businesses can get started online, sell products on the Amazon stores, send products to customers, scale […] Click here to view original […]
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Savannah’s only Black-owned coffee shop in the works, says $25,000 grant recipient
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A new Black-owned coffee shop will soon make its debut in the Hostess City. Ashley “Elbi” Elm, a 2019 BizPitch Savannah winner and founder of The Culturist Union , is currently in the process of bringing the unique space to downtown Savannah shortly before summer. […] Click here to view original […]
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9 Black Women-Owned Lingerie Brands To Shop For Valentine’s Day And Beyond
The browser does not support the specified video codec Source: Images Courtesy of Liberté / Images Courtesy of Liberté If you’re like me, nothing boosts your confidence quite like your mate’s reaction when you surprise him or her in some sexy lingerie . Garters, thigh highs, lace, oh my! […] Click here to view original […]