Known musically as iLLism, the duo recently expanded their horizons by launching a creative space for the community. It opens June 17.
Ashley Lauren
Ashley Lauren is a contributing writer at the MN Spokesman-Recorder.
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Black Business Spotlight: Ross Martial Arts Academy
‘I just have a deep connection with the neighborhood.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Chelle’s Kitchen and Healthy Roots Institute
‘Ambition and entrepreneurship are in my family fabric, generations on both sides.’
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Lutunji’s Palate hit by burglary 24 hours after opening
Three thieves can be seen on a security camera breaking into the shop around 4 am on Sunday morning, May 15.
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Black Business Spotlight: Blasted Ink
Local entrepreneur Matt Lara owns Blasted Ink, a tattoo shop located on University Ave. in St. Paul that will soon open a second location at the Mall of America.
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Black Business Spotlight: Pet-Taxicab LLC
‘I know this will be a great service for people,’ said Latanya Pendleton, owner of Pet-Taxicab LLC.
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Black Business Spotlight: Vanlice Lemonade
Local entrepreneur, Vee Washington launched Vanlice Lemonade on behalf of his 5-year-old daughter Hayzel Woo Washington.
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Black Business Spotlight: TurnSignl
‘If the awareness is there and there’s not a solution yet, who’s going to build it? So, we took it upon ourselves to do that.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Tommie’s Pizza
‘The pizza is very good, everything is fresh. We’ve got hand-tossed crust.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Wilson’s Auto World
Wilson’s Auto Shop can be best described as an all-around repair shop.
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Black Business Spotlight: Supa Auto Detailing
‘Don’t ever be scared to try something new. Be willing to take that leap of faith sometimes in business.’
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Black Business Spotlight: West Indies Soul Food
‘It’s therapeutic for me to cook, create recipes, feed people.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Flava Café
‘I wanted to be a part of revitalizing and uplifting the neighborhood.’
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Black Business Spotlight: 612 Jungle
The benefits of yoga are priceless to Gabrielle Roberts, the owner of 612 Jungle yoga.
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Black Business Spotlight: Seward Pharmacy
‘I’ve never had a business in my past, neither has my wife—so, the most difficult part was all of the insurance and the finance part.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Lovejoy’s Bloody Mary Mix
‘I love putting different flavors together and using different flavors from different cultures.’
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Black Business Spotlight: True Care Moving Service
‘There are times you’re gonna want to quit. You’re gonna be down for a minute, but your turn is coming again. Just hold on.
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Black Business Spotlight: Elsa’s House of Sleep
Elsa’s House of Sleep, now celebrating 25 years of business, has become a staple along University Avenue in St. Paul.
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Black Business Spotlight: Lutunji’s Palate Bakery and Cafe
On December 2, Lutunji’s Palate Bakery and Cafe is hosting a sneak peek event for the new space in South Minneapolis.
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Black Business Spotlight: Impact Cleaning Service
‘I just keep going because I really want to change the narrative in the construction industry…’