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Beyond Amazon: Black-Owned Brands to Shop Directly
In recent months, we’ve witnessed a concerning trend as major corporations scale back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This retreat from corporate…
From Fashion to Flavor: The Story of Ramen by Ra
Rasheeda Purdie, founder and chef of Ramen by Ra took an unexpected path to the kitchen. A former NYC stylist, she made the bold…
MedHaul Raises Nearly $7 Million to Improve Medical Transportation Access
by Tony O. Lawson MedHaul, a Memphis-based startup founded by Erica Plybeah, has raised nearly $7 million to date to expand its non-emergency medical transportation…
Brothers in Business: The Journey of Los Hermanos Tequila
What started as a deep appreciation for tequila during the COVID-19 lockdowns led brothers Donta and William Henson to Jalisco, Mexico, where they immersed…
The Untapped Potential of Black Business Mergers
Tony O. Lawson We often talk about the importance of shopping at Black-owned businesses. But far less attention is paid to a parallel and…
Shop Direct: Supporting Black-owned Brands at Target
Target has recently come under fire for its decisions regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, sparking important conversations about corporate accountability. While these…