Black Business Spotlight: Humanize My Hoodie

Breaking stereotypes with fashion Jason Sole Over the past decade, Jason Sole has been a staunch supporter of criminal justice reformation and motivating Black youth to excel above stereotypes of violence, drugs and criminal activity. A convicted felon, Sole published his own story of … Continue reading →

Black Business Spotlight: Caribbean Smokehouse

Stillwater’s new flavor of barbecue Caribbean Smokehouse is bringing new flavor to barbecue in Stillwater. Located by the St. Croix River, the family-run restaurant opened last fall in the city’s downtown Brick Alley building. The restaurant dishes out “soul food with Caribbean … Continue reading →

Black Business Spotlight: Lola on the Lake

Louis King holds sign in front of temporary food truck Rebuilding after the smoke clears This week’s spotlight is taking a different angle. Instead of a basic profile, the MSR reached out to Louis J. King II, owner of Lola on the Lake, to find out how he plans to rebuild after a fire … Continue reading →

Black Business Spotlight: Tommie’s Pizza

Tommie Daye St. Paul's new hot spot There’s a new pizza shop in town. Tommie’s Pizza opened its doors in January as the Twin Cities’ only Black-owned pizza shop, and it's sitting on prime real estate. Located near the corner of Selby Avenue and Snelling Avenue in Saint Paul, … Continue reading →

Black Business Spotlight: New Rules

Christopher Webley A cultural space for connecting communities In just a few short years, North Minneapolis’ New Rules has become a community fixture for co-working and co-mingling. Dubbed by its founder Christopher Webley as a “playground for creatives,” the large brick building and … Continue reading →