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First Black Owned Grocery Store Franchise Opens in Compton
May 28, 2017
The first Black owned grocery store franchise opened in Compton a few months ago. This “Grocery Outlet” franchise is owned and operated by 36 year…
MacDella Cooper, Former Refugee & Model Could Be Liberia’s Next President
May 25, 2017
MacDella Cooper plans to be the next president of Liberia. She is the only woman running against twenty male candidates. Background At the age of 13,…
Mother Creates Swimming Cap for Black Hairstyles
May 25, 2017
Nomvuyo Treffers is the creator of Swimma, a brand of swimming caps designed specifically for hairstyles like dreadlocks, braids, Afros as well as weaves. The best business…
Harvard Students Hold The First “Black Graduation”
May 23, 2017
Earlier today, Black students at Harvard Univeristy held what was described as “the first ever university-wide commencement ceremony honoring graduating students who identify with…
Couples Inc. : Luxury Handbag Makers, Gregory and Terri “Sylvia” Pope
May 23, 2017
Gregory and Terri “Sylvia” Pope are a North Carolina couple that created a luxury handbag and leather goods brand, Gregory Sylvia. We reached out to find…
National Chess Champion is a Baltimore 7th Grader
May 22, 2017
Last week, Cahree Myrick won the National Chess Championship. The Baltimore City Schools 7th grader beat hundreds of other students to take the top prize.…