Ambitious brothers Arif and Kamal Mohamed opened Nashville Coop in St. Paul on September 15.
Ashley Lauren
Ashley Lauren is a contributing writer at the MN Spokesman-Recorder.
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Black Business Spotlight: The Donut Trap by Sssdude-Nutz
Bradley Taylor’s The Donut Trap By SSSDude-Nutz is known for its flavorful, square-shaped doughnuts.
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Black Business Spotlight: Lip Esteem
The mission and focus of the Lip Esteem brand is geared toward building self-esteem.
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Hometown boxing champion Jamal ‘Shango’ James gives back to youth
Hometown boxing champ Jamal ‘Shango’ James is reaching back to youth people in the neighborhood.
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Black Business Spotlight: Omari Brow Studio
The ambiance in Syreeta Seve’s Omari Brow Studio is peaceful, tranquil and adorned with plush decor—an ideal setting for a moment of self-care.
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Black Business Spotlight: Beauty Lounge Minneapolis
Melissa Taylor is trailblazing her way through the beauty industry as a professional hair stylist, makeup artist and business owner.
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Black Business Spotlight: Cheesecake Funk
The late Prince’s endorsement helped launch the these decadent desserts.
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Black Business Spotlight: 2 Scoops Ice Cream Eatery
The ice cream shop opened this summer and is bringing people together from all backgrounds.
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Black Business Spotlight: Nail Bar MN
‘Take care of the vessel that moves you. Come in, get pampered for an hour.’
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Black Business Spotlight: House of Modern Dance and House of Theatre
‘I want to be that platform where everyone is welcomed. I want to be an attraction.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Trio Plant-Based
Trio Plant-Based Restaurant is the only Black-owned vegan restaurant in the state. The shop is currently offering pick-up and DoorDash orders.
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In memory of Alexis Alijai Lynch
The music world was shocked at the untimely death of rising star Alexis Alijai Lynch aka ‘Lexii Alijai.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Wendy’s House of Soul
The ever-resilient Wendy Puckett is back in business after being hit in the face with a random pellet on Nov. 22.
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Black Business Spotlight: Dollar & Up
There’s a new dollar store in town. The new Dollar & Up is Black-owned and community-focused.
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Black Business Spotlight: “Beautiful, Classy, Driven”
Beautiful, Classy, Driven features a variety of inspirational products in keeping with owner Markella Smith’s philosophy on life.
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Black Business Spotlight: “Soul Bowl”
Gerard and Britney Klass are the owners of Soul Bowl, a fresh concept serving a fusion of soul food, Caribbean cuisine and BBQ.
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Circle of Discipline leader honored for Lifetime Achievement
The concept of Circle of Discipline came to Sankara Frazier in a dream that he turned into a reality.
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Black Business Spotlight: Rox Jewelry and Five X Five Consultants
For two decades, Robyn Robinson, the first African American woman to anchor a local prime-time newscast in the Twin Cities, was a reliable and comforting presence for the local news.
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Black Business Spotlight: Fit1st Running
Manny Minter, owner of Fit 1st Running located in Uptown, spoke to us about his business outlook and motivation.
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Black Business Spotlight: Chill’s Customized Creations
Crystal Hill created her very own small business, Chill’s Customized Creations, which offers eye-catching and uplifting personalized products.