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Black Business Spotlight
This space is dedicated to offer snapshots of Minnesota’s Black-owned businesses.
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Black Business Spotlight: WJRJ Industries Consultants
Willie Roller Jr. and his sons sustain their thriving enterprise through business acumen that basically runs in the blood.
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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: Mama Sheila’s
Since opening its doors in 2018, the restaurant has quietly established itself as one of the Twin Cities’ premier destinations for authentic Southern cuisine.
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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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Black Business Spotlight: Smokin Hottdish
Inspired by their Midwestern and Southern roots, Christene Kemp-Davis and Wardell Davis opened Smokin Hottdish in May 2019.
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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.
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Black Business Spotlight: Fresh Cuts Barbershop
Cameron Cook’s popular Fresh Cuts Barbershop has become a fixture in South Minneapolis’ 38th Street Corridor since opening six years ago.
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Black Business Spotlight: TiAngy Designs
TiAngy Designs was founded in 2016, by the two women as a way to bring the cultural wear of Nigeria to the United States.
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Business Spotlight: MinneApple Cleaning
From showrooms to lobbies to storefronts to bathrooms, MinneApple Cleaning handles it all.
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Black Business Spotlight: E.bazz Hair Loft & Beauty Supply
Essence Shabazz has her sights on opening one of the first Black-owned beauty supply stores in North Minneapolis.
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Black Business Spotlight: Junita’s Jar
Junita’s Jar not only offers up sweet treats but also provides healing for women affected by relationship violence and prevention for others.
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Black Business Spotlight: Simply Wed
Simply Wed, a new Twin Cities business, is helping couples create the perfect wedding experience without breaking the bank.
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Black Business Spotlight: Body Love
Sabrina Jones had a problem with eczema and dry, over-sensitive skin. She created her solution and a thriving business: Body Love Products.
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Black Business Spotlight: Humanize My Hoodie
What started as a hashtag in 2016, has grown into a full-fledged fashion campaign with hoodies serving as a learning tool and conversation starter.
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Black Business Spotlight: Lola on the Lake
Through the fire: Louis King, owner of Lola of the Lake, talks about rebuilding after his business burned down.