McNeal Management is celebrating the land launch of a new 30,000-square-foot business and event center for Black entrepreneurs in Brooklyn Center with a free outdoor celebration. Digital Editor Aaliyah Demry has the details.
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Black women built the workforce, why are we locked out of it?
Nikki Porcher argues that the unemployment crisis among Black women is a systemic failure, not a personal one, and calls for workforce systems that center Black women’s lived experience and support their proven economic power.
Posted inSports
Me in KC: A Lynx preseason game and a city on the rise
Charles Hallman travels to Kansas City to cover the Minnesota Lynx preseason game against the Nigerian National Team and finds a growing city where Black entrepreneurs and community voices are thriving.
Posted inBlack History
We are rooted in resilience – What Black history teaches us in a shifting world
As Black History Month reaches its centennial, this reflection explores what it means to remain rooted in history while shaping a more just future.
Posted inBlack History
Attendees find solidarity, solace at Black History Market
A Black History Month market at Arbeiter Brewing created space for community reflection, support of Black-owned businesses, and collective care.
Posted inFinances FYI
Black Business Owners: Tips for Accessing Capital
Black-owned businesses are growing nationwide, but access to capital remains a major obstacle. Here’s why the credit gap persists and how Black entrepreneurs can navigate funding options.
Posted inTracey’s Keepin' It Real
You Built It. Now Can You Let It Grow?
Episode 7 of Tracey’s Keepin’ it Real with Business breaks down how entrepreneurs can shift from survival mode to sustainable growth by changing how they think, lead, and build teams.
Posted inFinances FYI
How Entrepreneurship Can Lead You To Financial Freedom
More Black entrepreneurs are turning to passive income to gain financial stability and creative freedom. Whether through investing, online shops, digital content, real estate, or creative services, building multiple income streams can open the door to long-term independence. Success begins with knowing your strengths, choosing work you enjoy, and being willing to explore new opportunities that fit your skills and lifestyle.
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The Cost of the Grind: When Entrepreneurship Breaks Your Health
Episode 6 of Tracey’s Keepin’ it Real with Business tackles burnout head on. Tracey Williams Dillard, Octavia “Tav” Treadway, and Tommy McNeal break down how exhaustion, anxiety, and unhealthy work habits are hurting entrepreneurs and why modeling wellness is essential for leadership and growth.
Posted inLocal & State
Frog Tree Farm celebrates Black legacy, Fourth Annual Harvest event
Black joy and agricultural resistance were at the heart of the fourth annual “We Are the Harvest: A Sankofa Celebration of Black Legacy & Joy,” co-hosted by Frog Tree Farm and Three Rivers Park District. Minnesota’s oldest multigenerational Black-owned farm, run by Peace Mitchell and Michael Birchard, partnered with the district to expand the event […]
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Strength & Strategy Series – Episode 5: Networking and Mentorship Podcast
In Episode 5 of the Strength and Strategy Series, Tracey’s Keepin’ it Real with Business focuses on networking and mentorship as non-negotiables for long term success. Tracey, Octavia “Tav” Treadway, and Tommy McNeal talk about stepping into Black chambers, community cooperatives, incubators, and peer circles that are built to help you level up. If you have ever felt like you are building your business alone, this episode offers clear steps to move from isolated to supported.
Posted inLocal & State
Target’s DE&I pullback leaves Black local suppliers in limbo
Target’s billion-dollar DEI and supplier diversity push helped some Twin Cities Black entrepreneurs secure national shelf space, jobs and new revenue streams. With the retailer now pulling back from those equity commitments, Black-owned businesses and community partners are feeling the ripple effects in hiring, contracts and long-term wealth building, and are left questioning how durable corporate promises to Black communities really are.
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Strength & Strategy Lab Helps Black Entrepreneurs Shift from Grind to Growth
The Strength & Strategy Lab on Sept. 18 at Black Business Enterprises offers coaching, strategy, and networking to help entrepreneurs grow with clarity and confidence.
Posted inBusiness
Black brands in grocery cart
Hy-Vee hosted a Black Business Month showcase in Robbinsdale, spotlighting Black women entrepreneurs and connecting them with local shoppers.
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Moonlight Market Shines Light on Black Business August 23
The Moonlight Market returns Aug. 23 at PAR 365 in Roseville, spotlighting Black-owned businesses with shopping, food, music, and community for Black Business Month.
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7th Annual Twin Cities Hair & Beauty Expo Returns with “Crowned & Confidence”
The Twin Cities Hair & Beauty Expo returns August 17 with “Crowned & Confidence,” a celebration of self-love, heritage, and empowerment.
Posted inBusiness
McDavid Marketing empowers entrepreneurs
McDavid Marketing founder Chanelle McDavid is helping entrepreneurs across the country launch and scale businesses with confidence. Since 2017, she’s supported over 300 small businesses through formation, branding, credit building, and digital strategy.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Flow Hair and Beauty
Black-owned Flow Hair and Beauty in Uptown Minneapolis offers more than hair products. The shop provides a healing space for people navigating medical hair loss and builds community with care.
Posted inSports
Talking games and cookies
MLB pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson is blending baseball and business with his cookie brand The Cozy Cookie, now available at Target Field. The 24-year-old shares how sports, family, and sweet tooth moments inspired the launch.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
BrightRay
BrightRay blends West African tradition with natural self-care through its triple-butter body products and holistic approach to wellness.