#a2council Is the new City data dashboard able to answer the question:
What percentage of the City of Ann Arbor's budget is spent with Black owned business?
What's a reasonable amount of time to wait for a response?
#BlackBusinessMonth
August was #BlackBusinessMonth and in honor I shopped wit small businesses (A LOT) so i’m finna walk y’all thru my purchases and experiences with my top 3, considering the fact that they are our mutuals on here 🥰
National Black Business Month - Day 31
Today we spotlight Oui the People, a transformative beauty brand crafting clean, inclusive skincare and body care products that celebrate all skin types. 🧴
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National Black Business Month - Day 30
Today we spotlight @ecoslay, a vibrant haircare brand crafting natural, eco-friendly products designed to nourish and enhance textured hair. 🌿
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Representation in therapy matters.
When clients see themselves in their providers, healing feels safer + more accessible.
This #BlackBusinessMonth, we honor Black mental health professionals shaping the field.
#RepresentationMatters #MyPsychCenter
National Black Business Month - Day 29
Today we spotlight Katini Skin, a luxury skincare brand crafting high-quality facial oils inspired by ancient wisdom and global botanicals. 🌿
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Closing Black Business Month with a spotlight on Artez & Dorinda Young, founders of GreenLexi! 💼 Their platform connects consumers with trusted minority-owned businesses while empowering entrepreneurs with visibility to thrive. 🌟 #BlackBusinessMonth #WePitchBlack
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As we close Black Business Month, we recognize the challenges Black entrepreneurs face. But with community and collaboration, we can overcome them. Together, we’ll thrive and continue building a brighter future.
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National Black Business Month - Day 28
Today we spotlight @zigleys, a trailblazing luxury brand crafting exquisite 18k gold and diamond hair jewelry for locs, braids, and twists. 💎
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Obodo is always amazing, and they are doing it up again! Come on and show up for an exceptional organization, Las Vegas!
#ObodoCollective #BlackBusinessMonth #ObodoFarm #LasVegas
Patterson Creative is all about shining a light on the culture!
We celebrate #BlackBusinessMonth by checking out these conferences. Check out adreonpatterson.net for my blog/newsletter #Wrtingwhileblack, or adreonpatterson.com to purchase some merch and book my services!
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But redlining, predatory lending and highway construction tore through the neighborhood, displacing families and erasing a cultural hub.
The Ville’s legacy reminds us of Black resilience.
#BlackBusinessMonth #EconomicJustice
The Ville, St. Louis, was a beacon of Black progress. Educators, doctors and artists thrived alongside Sumner High School and Homer G. Phillips Hospital.
#BlackBusinessMonth #EconomicJustice
This #BlackBusinessMonth we’re proud to celebrate United Grinds Coffee, founded by Marine veteran & South Side Chicago native Lorenzo Spearman. More than coffee—it’s a bridge for unity, resilience & community. ☕✨ #SupportBlackBusinesses #UnityThroughCoffee
🔥 Reflecting on Black Business Month 🔥
We’ve celebrated the brilliance of Black founders driving innovation + impact. 🙌🏾
As August closes, we’re inspired by gems from Invest Fest 2025—centered on business, community + generational wealth. 🖤
#BlackBusinessMonth #InvestFest2025 #CommunityUpliftment
National Black Business Month - Day 27
Today we spotlight Kadalys, a pioneering beauty brand harnessing the power of banana bio-actives to create sustainable, high-performance skincare. 🌿
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Need a sweet treat in the Triad? Check out Uncle Cheesecake in High Point, NC! Owned by a former Chopped contestant, and they also offer classes! #blackbusinessmonth
National Black Business Month - Day 26
Today we spotlight Goodee, a curated marketplace showcasing ethically made home and lifestyle products that champion good design, good people, and good impact. 🏡
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#blackbusinessmonth
The legacy of Detroit’s Black Bottom and Paradise Valley reminds us of the creativity, resilience and power of Black communities, even in the face of systemic erasure.
#BlackBusinessMonth #EconomicJustice
But in the name of “urban renewal,” I-375 bulldozed entire neighborhoods. Families were displaced, businesses lost and nothing was rebuilt.
#BlackBusinessMonth #EconomicJustice
National Black Business Month - Day 25
Today we spotlight Evolving Textures, a dynamic haircare brand crafting natural, nourishing products designed to celebrate and care for textured hair. 🌿
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For the final week of #BlackBusinessMonth, we’re spotlighting Nyah Beauty, a Newark-based small business offering a plethora of handcrafted soaps, lotions, scrubs, and more, made with plant-based ingredients. Check them out today! www.nyahbeauty.com
We are spotlighting some inspirational words for #BlackBusinessMonth!
This Motivational Monday, we get some wisdom from businessman and Shark Tank judge Daymond John!
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#blackbusinesses
#supportblackowners
National Black Business Month - Day 24
Today we spotlight Be Rooted, a vibrant stationery brand creating inclusive, culturally inspired planners, notebooks, and accessories that celebrate diversity. 💌
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Check out the founder of Kendall Miles Designs talk about some of the heels and platforms in her collection. #blackbusinessmonth
For #BlackBusinessMonth, I visited one of my favorites, Kenley's Catering and Sandwich Shop.
I introduced the Minority Entrepreneurship Grant Program to break down barriers, close the racial wealth gap, and give every business owner a fair shot at the promise of America. (2)
National Black Business Month - Day 23
Today we spotlight Good American, a revolutionary fashion brand offering inclusive, body-positive denim and apparel designed for all women. 👖
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Don't miss tomorrow's Everybody Gotta Eat BBQ! 🍗 Connect with your community and eat some great food — and maybe even meet some special guests! 🌟
🗓️ Sunday, Aug. 24
🕛 12–6 p.m.
📍 Greene-Rose Heritage Park
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More details: https://camb.ma/3J2ZIrk
National Black Business Month - Day 28
Today we spotlight Billionaire Boys Club, an iconic streetwear brand blending bold designs, luxury, and cultural innovation. 🚀
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#blackbusinessmonth
Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of Pittsburgh Yards. This Black Business Month, we’re honoring Black entrepreneurs driving change. Join us and thrive in a collaborative space.
Book your tour today!
#BlackBusinessMonth #Innovation #PittsburghYards
