When she launched Triangle Doulas of Color in 2018, what surprised Ste’Keira Shepperson was the amount of pushback she got for identifying her business as minority-focused in the name. But that identity has made all the difference.Naming a business can be harder than writing the business plan. The business name is the first and lasting…

Source: UCG / Getty Source: UCG / GettyLiberation Station, North Carolina’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore, was forced to close after less than a year because of death threats. The clear pattern of a certain demographic doing everything in their power to keep children from reading continues.The store’s grand opening on Juneteenth, 2023, marked a moment…

State Government websites value user privacy. To learn more, view our full privacy policy.Secure websites use HTTPS certificates. A lock icon or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the official website.Main menuThe HUB program works to increase the number and type of businesses competing for state contracts, which helps government get the best value for…