The MSR recently caught up with Willie Frazier, owner of Finish Touch Boutique. The shop, located near George Floyd Square, is surviving in spite of the odds.
Black Business Spotlight
This space is dedicated to offer snapshots of Minnesota’s Black-owned businesses.
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Black Business Spotlight: The F.I.T. Lab and Chizel Inc.
A lot of hard work, dedication, and capital go into operating the F.I.T. Lab and Chizel Inc. businesses.
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Black Business Spotlight: Redmon’s Popcorn
Zack Redmon is the owner of Redmon’s Popcorn, which serves up unique and unforgettable flavors of gourmet popcorn.
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Black Business Spotlight: Ludy’s Gym Champions Only Boxing & Fitness
The new gym, a nonprofit, was established in late January 2021 through a collaboration between coach Ludy Webster and Jeremy Jacobsz of Champions Only Boxing.
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Black Business Spotlight: Houston White Men’s Room
Houston White established the Houston White Men’s Room (HWMR) in 2007, located in the vibrant and welcoming, Camden neighborhood.
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Black Business Spotlight: Dauren
‘We have to have endurance to get through something that is very frightening and uncertain.’
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Black Business Spotlight: La Boulangerie Marguerite
Local, French artisan bakery continues to rise above pandemic.
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Black Business Spotlight: Urban Lights Music
‘Music has the power to change your day and put you in a different space, and that really motivates me every day.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Whole Heart Images
As a photographer, Edward Walker, Jr. defines his business on the connection he creates with his subjects.
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Black Business Spotlight: Black Lion Auto
Customers can view Black Lion Auto’s business website that showcases over 100 vehicles.
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Black Business Spotlight: DèStyle Hair Care
De Teyonce Graves’ unique approach to business and her passion that goes beyond just hair, has helped her weather the pandemic storm.
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Black Business Spotlight: Mind’s Eye Comics
‘What really sets us apart is that we just don’t carry Marvel & DC, but also independent publishers and self-published books.’
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Black Business Spotlight: Captain Rebel
The Captain Rebel brand is a posh fashion brand for men and women that exudes revolutionary vibes.
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Black Business Spotlight: Twiggy Fresh
The Twiggy Fresh pop up brings something new and innovative to the MOA and Minnesota.
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Black Business Spotlight: 36th & Lyn Refuel Station
The independent, community-oriented and Black-owned business is in South Minneapolis on 36th Street and Lyndale Avenue, as the name implies.
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Black Business Spotlight: Butters By Jay
Butters By Jay was selected as one out of 17 local businesses featured at the Mall of America’s Community Commons.
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Black Business Spotlight: Wholesoul a Lavender & Sage Eatery
Wholesoul a Lavender & Sage Eatery began offering their food from a food truck, but now customers can find them at Driftwood Char Bar.
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Black Business Spotlight: Bouquets By Carolyn
Smaller initially began creating artificial floral arrangements. Later on, she expanded the product line and incorporated fresh flower bouquets.
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Black Business Spotlight: Smoke in the Pit
The MSR checked in with Smoke In the Pit in the heart of South Minneapolis to see how the eatery has fared during these uncertain times.
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Black Business Spotlight: Jajja Wellness Tonic
Local entrepreneur Henry Kisitu launched the online beverage business in 2016 to honor his beloved grandmother Jajja Margaret Lutaaya.