Black Business Spotlight

Shoppers can still take delight in the more than 20 small Black-owned businesses at Gaviidae Common in downtown Minneapolis.

Chef Gerard Klass and his wife Brittney are the first Black husband-wife duo with a concessions stand at the Minnesota...

According to Taquisha Jallah, owner of Bladed by Hair Love, a set of well-groomed eyebrows can also give you a...

The cozy eatery specializes in Cajun and Créole cuisine, offering such staples as gumbo, zydeco rice, jambalaya and yaka mein...

Northsiders Mariam Omari and Kotiareenia Taylor (known as Chef K) have turned catering into a movement.

For the past decade or so, Teto Wilson’s barbershop has served as a Northside staple for not just a good...

The MSR chatted it up with Allen at a local pop-up to find out more about the inspiration behind her...

Angie's Hats speak to the rich traditions of Black women and their coveted church hats as well as women all...

The Black-owned restaurant boasts a menu like none other in the area, with soul food recipes based off of cheesy...

Looking to leave a 25-year career in financial services, Jeff Scott opened ME&I Fitness & Performance last September.

Jerilyn Sheppheard, 18-year-old owner-proprietor of The Yumyum Brownie Shop, has never been at a loss for initiative.

After working at a dental practice for nine months, Dr. Grace Warren of Nokomis Dental Center not only knew she...

Flora Ekpe-Idang is using dolls to empower girls of color to celebrate their beauty and become entrepreneurs.

February 2019 will mark Lisa Fredell’s 28th year as a shoe shiner in downtown Minneapolis. In 2001, after working at...

The multi-category, knowledge recall game, created by family matriarch Celeste Lewis, was launched in the fall of 2018 and is...

Founder Jacob Johnson shares his fitness journey and the inspiration behind his new center.

Run by Raeisha Williams, the tea house first opened its doors in December 2017, although it’s been a dream of...

Like many entrepreneurs, De’Vonna Pittman is a Jill of many trades. Her endeavors include launching the organic hair and skin...

Her offerings, including a much-in-demand peach cobbler dubbed 'Harriet’s Escape,' along with a 'Dr. T. Adams Philosophy' pecan cobbler....

A lot of African Americans don't really know too much about men's personal care products. In the industry, it's very...