Voting is open for the Second Annual Best of Black Business Awards. Meet the 50 finalists across five categories, from soul food kitchens to design studios, representing the best in Black-owned business across Minnesota.
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Nominations Are Now Open for the 2026 Best of Black Business Awards
Nominations are now open for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s Second Annual Best of Black Business Awards. Submit your favorites across five categories through June 30, 2026, with winners celebrated at a live ceremony on Nov. 7.
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A self-care ritual grows into a mother-daughter candle and wellness business
Black Business Spotlight: Kobi Co. Minneapolis grew from a high school idea into a thriving candle and wellness business created by a mother-daughter team.
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Internal Beauties Takes Top Honor in Health & Wellness at Inaugural Sister Spokesman Black Business Awards
Internal Beauties earned first place in the Health & Wellness category at the inaugural Sister Spokesman Black Business Awards.
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Hayat Beauty Salon Takes Top Honor in Hair & Nails at Inaugural Sister Spokesman Black Business Awards
Sister Spokesman and the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder continued their celebration of Black excellence in November with the first Annual Black Business Awards, recognizing Black-owned businesses that demonstrate creativity, resilience, and community impact. In the Hair & Nails category, Hayat Beauty Salon earned first place. The award was presented by Tracey Williams-Dillard and honored the salon’s role […]
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Lutunji’s Palate Earns Top Food & Drink Honor at Inaugural Sister Spokesman Black Business Awards
Lutunji’s Palate earned first place in the Food & Drink category at the inaugural Sister Spokesman Black Business Awards, honoring its culture-rooted and mission-driven work.