Tag: black owned

In a time when so many businesses are struggling, one Black-owned business is thriving. American Advantage Home Care has just been awarded a Comcast RISE award! This national program — which stands for Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment — was created in 2020 to support minority-owned businesses during the...

There has been a noticeable rise in Black business ownership since the beginning of the pandemic, and Black women are fueling it.  At the start of the pandemic, Black-owned businesses suffered. Between February and April 2020, Black business ownership dropped by more than 40%, the most significant drop of any...

A new survey from customer experience automation platform, ActiveCampaign, conducted by Dynata research shows that there has been a shift in consumers who want to make purchases or use the services of Black-owned businesses. And some of that shift has absolutely nothing to do with expensive online marketing campaigns.   ActiveCampaign engaged...

Talk and hashtags are not the answer in helping Black-owned businesses. After the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, the hashtag #shopBlack began appearing on social media as the country started a discussion about systematic racism.  But LaToya Williams-Belfort wanted Black businesses to show more tangible results as...

Hedge funds usually generate some pretty intense yet risk-reward returns over the long run and it's not for the faint of heart.  And while we typically think of stocks like Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) sharing some bearish thoughts for investors.  Some of the top hedge-friendly stocks have seen an average of ...

We all love our black-owned spirits. Here at BLAC, we support black-owned liquor by concocting our favorite cocktails on BLAC Happy Hour. So when we heard about a partnership that aims to put more Black representation behind our favorite cocktails, we needed to know more. BLAC sat with Dia Simms from...

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If you're like me, you take your hair care seriously - it’s not a game. You’re always looking for the best hair extensions for protective styling. I’m excited to announce the arrival of Darling, Africa's #1 hair extensions brand, to the United States! Darling specializes in the elevation of beauty...

The smooth and savory taste of LS Cream Liqueur was inspired by cremas, a sweet and creamy Haitian ancestral recipe that has been handed down for generations. The naturally composed beverage which is kosher, low lactose, gluten and nut free,  is the first black owned liqueur company. Profoundly served as...

Today, the third of Meijer’s newest ventures into neighborhood grocery store formats will finally open up after months of hype and anticipation. Rivertown Market, located at 1475 E Jefferson, is open to the public.  Media professionals were invited to Rivertown market last Friday to preview the facility and meet with...

It’s not uncommon for Black women to feel unheard by doctors when it comes to reproductive health. The need for a safe space to overcome womb trauma is what inspired the owners of The Sacred Lounge to open up shop in Southfield. This luxury lounge offers yoni steaming—the ultimate...

African American culture has a rich history when it comes to spirits ­— and we’re speaking about alcohol here. From the until recently untold story of Uncle Nearest, the man who taught Jack Daniel how to distill whiskey, to Saint Liberty Whiskey that celebrates African American Bertie (Berdie) Brown,...