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.
Best of Black Businesses
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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.