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Cooking has always brought Nicola Blaque a sense of peace and connection to home. Now, she’s using her latest endeavor, Freight Fried Chicken, to share those sentiments with others. A James Beard Award nominee and recognized for her contributions to the culinary space, including the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand Award consecutively in 2024 and 2025 […]
This Black History Month, Blavity is looking at community institutions that are Buying Back the Block. In 2017, Brown Sugar Babe started as a $300 investment, according to founder Maekaeda Gibbons. Fast-forward to now, and the brand has surpassed $20 million in revenue without outside investment, thanks to its cult following and viral sellouts. Now, its
This Black History Month, Blavity is looking at community institutions that are Buying Back the Block. The Orlando Jazz Festival is bringing jazz to the city! Set to feature Terrace Martin, Chief Adjuah, and more, the festival is this year from March 21 to 22 and will be held at the Mennello Museum of American Art.
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This Black History Month, Blavity is looking at community institutions that are Buying Back the Block. Music has been said to be a very spiritual thing, especially Black music. The city of Atlanta has had a pulse for music since the early 20th century, thanks to the sounds of Southern gospel, blues and jazz. By
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There’s power in connecting over coffee, according to NBA superstar Jimmy Butler. He said his love for a good cup of joe was born while bonding over coffee with his trainers while in Philadelphia, circa 2018. Today, it has evolved into his company, Bigface, with the vision of “a world with better coffee, big dreams,
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Gabby Goodwin, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, has landed a major deal with global fashion brand Claire’s. Goodwin announced on social media that her hair accessory product, GaBBY Bows, is now sold at Claire’s stores nationwide. “BIG NEWS: GaBBY Bows are now in 600 Claire’s stores nationwide!!,” Goodwin wrote on Instagram. “This has been a dream in
Brandon Hollingsworth, who is better known by his nickname Don, grew up watching his parents run laundromats, and at 25 years old, he has decided to open his own laundry venture. According to ABC 7, Hollingsworth’s Don’s Laundry opened on Dec. 31 in New York City’s Queens borough, and his parents are beaming with pride.
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Black-owned funeral homes serve as vital cultural institutions. Among the first businesses established by African Americans after slavery, these family-owned establishments have maintained important traditions, such as “homegoing” ceremonies, and understand the unique cultural needs of Black families. About 1,200 of the nation’s 19,000 funeral homes are Black-owned independent businesses that operate through community relationships.
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New York City is one of the most diverse cities in the United States. Its population is made up of people from all backgrounds, many of whom run thriving businesses. According to the New York City Economic Development Corporation, NYC is home to 183,000 small businesses and more than 3,300 Black-owned businesses, per the NYC
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Atlanta is often hailed as a capital of Black entrepreneurship, and for good reason. A LendingTree survey found that the city has more Black-owned businesses than anywhere else in the country. But that doesn’t mean economic equity has been achieved. According to the Economic Policy Institute, Black residents in Atlanta face an unemployment rate of
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