Topic: Black-Owned Business
Listen: Show Me The Money!
The newest episode of our How to Really Run a City podcast finds the mayors exploring the power of investing in Black and Brown entrepreneurs with evangelist for inclusive growth Della Clark and Michele Lawrence of JP Morgan Chase
By Larry Platt
Della Clark’s “Show Me The Money” Crusade
The city’s apostle of Black and Brown entrepreneurship was joined by Mayor Parker and Patti LaBelle to kick off a 22-city tour highlighting her message of equitable economic empowerment. The Citizen will report the lessons learned from every stop.
By Larry Platt
Seven Local Do-Good Beauty Brands for Valentine’s Day
Show your love to someone special — or to yourself — by showing the love for Philly skin and hair care businesses caring for people, the planet and pets
By Rosamelia Sanchez Lara
Arts, Culture and Brotherly Love
Gregory Walker’s Harlem Renaissance-style salons for The Brother’s Network invite Black men to celebrate their art, knowledge and greatness. Join them Friday for a book talk about race in America
By James Peterson
Big Rube’s Philly: Babe on 52nd Street
Ted Hall opened his women’s boutique in 1972. Today, a legendary chef and photographer honors one of the last Black-owned businesses on the Strip
By Reuben Harley
Business For Good: Immortal Vision Studio
CJ Wolfe’s Kensington studio has become a creative hub for anyone who wants to learn photography — thanks to a photographer who taught himself the trade
By Frank Festa
Big Rube’s Philly: Mal’s Barber Shop
Mal Robinson, whose one-man shop in Southwest Philly is an enclave of respect, conversation and relaxation for Black men and boys, talks about choices with the iconic Philly photographer, chef and style icon
By Reuben Harley
Big Rube’s Philly: The DreamSleeve
The Philly photographer, chef, and style forerunner reconnects with MaryAnn Morris, a longtime friend who’s pursuing her passion for fashion by hand-making a must-have accessory. Fabolous is a fan.
By Reuben Harley