DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Wednesday night's discussion at Duke University was about leveling up leadership — advancing a new sense of racial equity at American businesses. And the Triangle, like most places in the country, has a lot of work to do on that front."We really started with how do we solve this problem? And…
RALEIGH (WTVD) — You'll find Black Lives Matter signs on nearly every window and door at So-Ca Restaurant in Cameron Village. Owner Sean Degnan is offering support to the black community not just with this messaging.He's reopening the Latin fusion restaurant on Juneteenth and is choosing to miss out on another day of profits."I can't…
SmartAsset has released its list of the best places for Black entrepreneurs in 2023. The study analyzed 39 of the largest metro areas.Brunno Braga•Jan 2, 2024 SmartAsset has released its list of the best places for Black entrepreneurs in 2023. Despite comprising over 12% of the U.S. population, Black Americans own less than 3% of…
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The oldest black-owned bookstore in Missouri has closed, but the store’s legacy will live on through the help of a non-profit media site in Kansas City. source
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Jacquelyn Rodgers, owner of Greentop Gifts, says she started seeing an uptick in orders this past summer. The increase in sales is a surprise considering people were ordering Christmas paper in July.But she isn't selling just any old wrapping paper–the products help fill a void by featuring a Black Santa.Rodgers says…
Two Raleigh teenagers are now growing a successful home business called “Sweet and Savoree Sisters.” source
America’s oldest Black-owned business is expanding its operations to the Carolinas. E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co., whose history goes to the Underground Railroad, is opening offices in Charlotte and Raleigh. It is the only Black-owned U.S. company to earn the northAmerican Van Lines Agent of the Year award, presented Feb. 7 in Charlotte. E.…