Business News First Black Family-Owned UPS Store in Western New York OpensCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 26, 2023October 26, 2023644 The first Black family-owned UPS store in Western New York is owned by Dr. Uzo Ihenko and his son, Kelechi Chillis-Ihenko... Read more
Entrepreneurship Food News Black-Owned Grocery Store Opens In Indianapolis Food DesertLauren NutallOctober 12, 2023October 25, 2023 by Lauren NutallOctober 12, 2023October 25, 20235060 A new Black-owned market is opening in one of Indianapolis's food deserts in an effort to provide more accessible food to residents.... Read more
History First Black-Owned TV Station Opened 38 Years Ago Today In DetroitMary SpillerSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 2023 by Mary SpillerSeptember 29, 2023September 29, 20232700 On Sept. 29, 1975, the United States’ first Black-owned television station signed on for the first time. Historical Detroit station WGPR-TV 62 is celebrating its... Read more
Business Women Popular Atlanta Vegan Pop-Up Restaurant Will Soon Have Permanent HomeJameelah MullenAugust 18, 2023August 24, 2023 by Jameelah MullenAugust 18, 2023August 24, 20232802 Plant Based Zo, the popular pop-up Haitian, vegan restaurant, is getting permanent digs in Atlanta... Read more
Entrepreneurship Lifestyle Colorado’s ‘TNT Pizza’ Becomes One Of The First Black-Owned, Family-Run Pizza SpotsCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023965 When they came up with the idea of starting the pizza shop, it wasn't to become the first Black-owned one in town. That's just what... Read more
Lifestyle New Jersey Barbershop Celebrates Being One Of The Oldest Black-Owned BusinessesCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 2, 2023August 2, 2023822 Edward Hilton, opened the barbershop on Springwood Avenue near Dewitt in 1940.... Read more
Business Entrepreneurship Oakland’s Only Black-Owned Brewery ‘Hella Coastal’ Looks to Be the First of ManyCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 2, 2023August 2, 20231794 The duo is currently renting space in a taproom in downtown Oakland, but they hope to open a brick-and-mortar venue in the future.... Read more
Business Entrepreneurship Food Pittsburgh’s First Black-Owned Ice Cream Shop Provides Sweet Treats For CommunityStacy JacksonAugust 1, 2023August 2, 2023 by Stacy JacksonAugust 1, 2023August 2, 2023890 The business owner boasts more than 12 years of experience in the dessert industry.... Read more
News Black-Owned Insights Company Acquires Research Firm Avalanche Insights to Provide Innovative Ways to Connect with Black ConsumersIman MilnerJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by Iman MilnerJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023689 Black-owned strategic insights company A--B has acquired research firm Avalanche Insights to enhance consumer messaging for Black audiences... Read more
News The Country’s Oldest Black-Owned Camp Makes Long-Awaited Return After 3 YearsLauren NutallJuly 22, 2023July 22, 2023 by Lauren NutallJuly 22, 2023July 22, 20231491 Camp Atwater, the oldest Black-run camp in the country, has re-opened after three years.... Read more