Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter, has regained ownership of the brand from L’Oréal USA and will assume the role of president and take an equity stake in the newly established business partnership.
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Beyoncé’s Cécred Haircare Line Makes Its Big Retail Debut at Ulta Beauty
Beyoncé’s haircare line, Céred, is celebrating its first anniversary and retail partnership with Ulta Beauty, marking a monumental moment for the brand and a groundbreaking retail expansion.
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Alicia Keys Immortalized in Barbie’s ‘Women in Music’ Collection
Alicia Keys and her longtime collaborator Ann Mincieli have been honored in Mattel’s 2025 “Career of the Year: Women in Music” collection, a limited-edition tribute to trailblazing women in the music industry.
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New Herbal Shop in North Minneapolis Aims to Heal and Empower Community
Natural Me Apothecary, a new Black woman-owned apothecary in North Minneapolis, is offering over 300 herbs, herbal remedies, and fresh juices to the community in an effort to improve access to holistic healing.
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Uniting the diaspora through music and culture
Samambo World is a cultural movement that unites the African diaspora through music and community, providing opportunities for artists and creatives to showcase their talents and collaborate with like-minded individuals.
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Hot Girl Spirits: Megan Thee Stallion Unveils Chicas Divertidas Tequila
Megan Thee Stallion has launched her new premium tequila brand, Chicas Divertidas, a 100% Blue Weber agave spirit designed to embody the spirit of fun, style, and empowerment, and available in both Blanco and Reposado varieties.
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Target Takes a Hit: $12.4 Billion Wiped Out
Target Corporation’s decision to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts has led to a $12.4 billion decline in its stock value and significant backlash from its Black consumer base, with calls for a “40-Day Target Fast” and a Black Consumer Advisory from the NAACP.
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Pharrell Williams Fuels Ambitions of Underrepresented Entrepreneurs with 5th Annual Black Ambition Prize Competition
Pharrell Williams is opening applications for his 2025 Black Ambition Prize competition, which offers over $1 million in funding and mentorship to underrepresented entrepreneurs.
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Apple to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. and Hire 20,000 Workers
Apple has announced plans to invest over $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, creating 20,000 new jobs and expanding its manufacturing footprint domestically, with the construction of a 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas.
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Youngest N Charge
Youngest N Charge founder Lavert Young has transformed his passion for fashion into a successful brand, showcasing his designs at New York Fashion Week and collaborating with international brands, despite facing initial rejections.
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Lachelle’s Kitchen: A symphony of food, culture, and healing
Chef Lachelle Cunningham is using her passion for food to honor the story of each ingredient, connect with the community, and create sustainable and equitable food systems, while teaching others to repurpose food and reduce waste.
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Breakfast Bar of MN
The Breakfast Bar of MN in downtown Minneapolis has thrived despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to strong community support and adaptability, and is poised for long-term success with continued community backing and strategic expansion.
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Game Time Sports Bar & Arcade brings new dynamic to Lake Street
Game Time Sports Bar & Arcade, owned by five lifelong friends, is set to open at Midtown Global Market on Super Bowl weekend, offering a vibrant space for sports enthusiasts and families alike to watch games, enjoy delicious food, and have fun.
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MN Spokesman-Recorder Launches Black Business Directory to Support and Elevate Black-Owned Businesses
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Black Business Directory is a new platform designed to highlight and promote Black-owned businesses in Minnesota, providing tools for businesses to increase visibility and attract more customers.
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Poptastic Planners
Temeal Armstrong founded Poptastic Planners, a company that offers fun and functional planners and journals for children to stay organized and creative, with a goal of helping children with special needs express themselves creatively.
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Program helps youth explore entrepreneurship
It’s Our Neighborhood, a Saint Paul-based organization, is hosting a Youth Business Fair to provide young entrepreneurs with the opportunity to develop a business plan, create a product or service, and learn about entrepreneurship while keeping 100% of their profits.
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Cultural education and access through fashion and design
Satiya Amporful, founder of Uniquely Global, has turned her childhood memories and global experiences into a brand that celebrates artistry and heritage from around the world, fostering cultural appreciation and connection.
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Minneapolis Esthetician Creates Compassionate Space to Care for the Elderly and Disabled
Haneefah King, owner of Glo Skin Space in Crystal, is providing essential bathing assistance to seniors and disabled individuals in Minnesota, helping them maintain their independence and dignity.
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Empowering Young Black Entrepreneurs at the St. Paul Youth Business Fair
The St. Paul Youth Business Fair, sponsored by Acton Academy, will take place at the Rosedale Center Mall on February 1, 2025, providing young entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase their businesses and learn about entrepreneurship.
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CEO Start: Transforming Ideas into Thriving Businesses
The City of Bloomington and Hennepin County are offering a second round of the CEO Start program to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and resources to turn their business ideas into reality.