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Earning a Michelin star is an illustrious achievement in the restaurant world. For many years, the Michelin Guide seldom shone a spotlight on Black-owned establishments. However, a handful of restaurants in major U.S. cities have broken through this barrier. Here are some of the top Black-owned Michelin restaurants across the United States. Demera Photo credit: […]
DSW Earlier this year, DSW parent company Designer Brands Inc. and Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC) cut the ribbon to their brand new JEMS by Pensole factory in Somersworth, N.H., the first Black-owned footwear factory in the United States. Now, both entities are revealing the first footwear product to come from this joint venture. The […]
Many entrepreneurs from the Black community start their own businesses, drawing inspiration from the diversity and vibrancy of African-American culture. You’ll find Black-owned clothing shops, hair care and makeup brands, and even companies making cool children’s toys, among other things. Some Black-owned businesses pop up to provide services that cater specifically to the needs of […]
The U.S. Census Bureau says there are more than 3.6 million Black-owned businesses in the U.S. today, a significant jump from pre-coronavirus levels. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, Black-owned businesses have generated $217 billion in revenue and are supporting more than 3.56 million jobs across the U.S. In 2019, the number of Black-owned businesses […]
Creator/Designer Jason Hardin, Owner of ‘Made in Dena.’ His product line ranges from clothing to backpacks to fragrance. Made in Dena branded apparel and gear is a Black-owned business founded by local Jason Hardin to pay homage to the distinct culture of Pasadena and Altadena. The business offers a variety of items such as t-shirts, […]
McKinsey & Company has partnered with New Voices Foundation to provide strategic scaling support to its member businesses. New Voices Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on creating a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem for women of color. The foundation has provided its 30,000 members with 1,300+ hours of business education, mentoring and coaching, networking […]
It’s about that time of year for me. The summer is about done, schools are back open and my internal clock to get things done is winding down. So, what better way to “wind down” before the hustle and bustle revs back up than to spend a few days at the spa? I started my […]
The COVID-19 pandemic devastated the restaurant industry, with minority-owned businesses keenly impacted. Many Chicago diners focused on aiding North Side restaurants, which benefited large restaurant groups with deep marketing budgets. Whether international or not, that left out many Black and Latinx businesses on the city’s West and South sides. When emergency relief did arrive, it […]
When Shelley Bruce was first offered the lease of the top floor of a stunning 11,200-square-feet exposed brick loft in downtown L.A.’s Arts District in December 2021, she did not imagine it one day becoming her own BIPOC community center. “It was kind of still the pandemic and I was like, ‘You all must be […]
Thanks to the internet, celebratory days have become quite visible. You can google any day of the year just about and come up with some interesting and obscure event. Take today for example: If you didn’t know July 24 is International Tequila Day. To aid with the spirited festivities, BLACK ENTERPRISE is highlighting a few […]