In the land of opportunity, it seems some opportunities are more selective than others. Take, for instance, the glaring contradiction of Donald Trump—a former president, now a convicted felon, yet a man whose crimes seem to have been excused or outright ignored by a significant portion of the population. Trump’s legal troubles, including civil and…
April 23, 2024Let’s pack up and move to Raleigh!Business in North Carolina is finally bouncing back after taking a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that’s in large part due to the growth of Black-owned businesses in Raleigh. According to a report from the Office of the North Carolina Secretary of State, NC has added nearly…
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The Liberation Station bookstore – North Carolina’s first Black-owned children’s bookseller – will launch with a three-day celebration that kicks off Saturday.“We have a bass baritone by the name of Mark Hill Williams who will be ushering in our customers while singing ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ as soon as we open,” the store’s founder…
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Advertisement<iframe width="100%" height="124" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://player.wbur.org/hereandnow/2023/06/19/north-carolina-liberation-station"></iframe>Victoria Scott-Miller opened the first Black-owned children’s bookstore in North Carolina last weekend, called Liberation Station.The new brick-and-mortar store opened its doors on Saturday in downtown Raleigh. Liberation Station started as a pop-up in 2019 after she took her sons to a national chain bookstore to find books with characters…
The ladies behind an adorable cow logo and creative, splurge-worthy iced beverages are two hardworking sisters who believe in running their business with kindness, quality teas and a lot of fun.Identical twins Nyah and Nicole Johnson were 19 when they started their own business. Personal touches like artwork, plush animals and a pink retro telephone…
Thanksgiving Holiday Published 11/5/2024 at 9 a.m. Updated 11/22/2024 at 8 a.m. Thank you for printing this page from the City of Raleigh’s Official Website (www.raleighnc.gov) https://raleighnc.gov/grants-funding-and-relief/grants-and-loans-available-minority-women-owned-businesses 01/18/2023 6:25 pm Updated: Jan 18, 2023 Here are several local and state funding resources available to small businesses experiencing financial hardship or businesses seeking capital to grow and…