Topic: Black-Owned Business
AOC’s Favorite Philly Cafe
How an unpretentious neighborhood coffee shop in Fairmount is becoming the go-to for politicos from the New York U.S. congresswoman to Mayor Parker to Tony Watlington
By Christine Speer LejeuneBlack Girl Ventures
Calling all Black and Brown women entrepreneurs! On November 1, for the second time this fall, a traveling Shark Tank-like competition coming to Philly with cash, prizes and boundless enthusiasm
By Navya NairMom Your Business
Tanya Morris’s incubator for women entrepreneurs is thriving in its new brick-and-mortar home — for now
By Raymond Jones and Lauren McCutcheonShaw Lewis of Expect Lace
The style icon and photographer talks undergarments with the owner of a popular intimates boutique and a jewelry concept shop on Main Street in Manayunk
By Reuben HarleyChubby’s Fantastic Flavors
The iconic photographer and chef introduces us to his buddy’s new ice cream shop that’s all about distinctive, down-home flavors and restoring community in the heart of Southwest Philly.
By Reuben HarleyShow 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 PlattDella 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 PlattSeven 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 LaraArts, 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 PetersonBabe 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