Black-owned banks, born out of post-slavery economic barriers, seek to address racial wealth gap Tuesday, July 4 by ABC News(NORTH CAROLINA) -- When Dorian Bolden began expanding his coffee shop, Beyu Caffe, in Durham, North Carolina, he says the most difficult part was securing funding as a Black business owner.“I recognize how we were not able to get funding the way I saw,... Read More.
Media stars reunite to honor Detroit’s WGPR, America’s 1st Black-owned TV station Friday, February 24 by ABC News(DETROIT) -- TV personality Shaun Robinson has been reporting for almost 30 years. She worked in local news in Miami before going on to the national stage, co-hosting “Access Hollywood” and later becoming the face of reality TV sensation “90 Day Fiancé.”But it all... Read More.
Man charged with hate crimes after Muslim center, Black-owned business, synagogues attacked Thursday, January 19 by ABC News(PORTLAND) -- A Portland, Oregon, man is facing multiple federal hate crime charges, after authorities said he set fire to a Muslim center, and vandalized two synagogues and a Black-owned business.Michael Edgar Bivins, 34, is also facing 11 state charges, including one count of... Read More.
Inglewood’s Black-owned businesses to be highlighted during Super Bowl weekend Friday, February 11 by ABC News(INGLEWOOD, Calif.) -- Seeing a need to promote Black-owned businesses, longtime Inglewood, California, resident Keokia Childress helped start a community-organized food festival to showcase what their neighborhood had to offer.But what began with only a handful of food trucks in 2017, the Taste of... Read More.
Black-owned autonomous grocery store opens in Georgia Wednesday, January 26 by ABC News(FAYETTEVILLE, Ga.) -- When Jilea Hemmings' oldest son was diagnosed with autism, she and her husband, Jamie, started experimenting with food that seemed to help improve their child's performance.The Georgia couple used plant-based substitutes to create their son's favorite dishes, including mac and cheese... Read More.
Nordstrom joins 15 Percent Pledge, makes 10-year commitment to Black-owned businesses Tuesday, July 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Nordstrom just made a commitment to Black-owned businesses.The store has become the first major retailer to commit to a 10-year agreement with the 15 Percent Pledge, a nonprofit that holds large corporations accountable for supporting Black-owned brands."Long-term societal change cannot happen... Read More.
