DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Blackout Day 2020 is a movement on July 7 urging people–specifically people of color–not to spend any money, except at Black-owned businesses.According Nielsen, Black spending power in the United States is $1.2 trillion a year; economists say overall US spending is around $35 trillion."Corporations realize that Black consumerism is powerful," said…
Filed under:Brewmaster Mike Potter started as a beer lover and now runs his own breweryOn the surface, Mike Potter’s journey to becoming a brewery owner would appear to have trod a familiar path — a beer lover starts homebrewing, and what was a hobby grows into a full-blown obsession followed by a business plan, equipment…
Triangle Business Journal reported the news that Flavor Hills, a concept out of Jacksonville, North Carolina, has opened in the former Wahlburgers/Flying Mayan spot in downtown Raleigh at 319 Fayetteville St. Flavor Hills is owned by Marine Corps veterans and the menu features classic Southern dishes and a dose of Cajun flair. TBJ shared that…
E.E. Ward Moving and Storage, the longest continuously operating Black-owned business in the U.S., marks 144 years CBS17.comsource
‘Get the hell out’ written in chalk in front of Black-owned NC restaurant, owner says Raleigh News & Observersource
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — They're calling it R.A.G.E — Random Acts of Generosity Everywhere. It's Vision Church's aim to lead a movement toward small investments in minority-owned businesses that have struggled through the pandemic. And the north Raleigh congregation is challenging people in the community to do the same thing."I had not heard about it.…
Thank you for printing this page from the City of Raleigh’s Official Website (www.raleighnc.gov) https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/celebrate-black-history-month-things-see-and-do 02/24/2025 4:18 pm Parks and Recreation News Published 1/30/2025 Updated 2/24/2025 This upcoming February, check out the programs, exhibits, and historic landmarks the city has to offer that honor the contributions and history of African Americans in Raleigh, most of…
Thank you for printing this page from the City of Raleigh’s Official Website (www.raleighnc.gov) https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/adult-recess-festival-fletcher-park 02/26/2025 9:25 am Parks and Recreation News Published 2/25/2025 Updated 2/26/2025 Have a great time making new friends, welcoming newcomers to Raleigh, and supporting local, small Black-owned businesses! We know how hard adulting is, and we’ve made it easy to…
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 that looked like him.…
February is Black History Month, which means historic sites and other venues are taking the time to reflect on and celebrate Black leaders, artists and others who have made a difference in our community and often haven’t received the spotlight they deserve.Here’s a look at some of the best exhibits, tours, historic sites, events and…