Black-owned businesses
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. Here are six Black-owned bourbon brands making their mark on the industry: Eric LeGrand Bourbon – Founded by former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand, this brand launched in 2023 and focuses on breaking stigma around disabilities. It’s the first spirits brand to partner with Rutgers Athletics. Abisola Whiskey – […]
The fifth annual Black Culture Festival is set to take place next month at Parcel 5 in Rochester, celebrating Black culture and achievements within the community. The festival, scheduled for July 27 and 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., will feature a variety of local vendors, showcasing Black-owned businesses and offering culturally significant dishes. […]
Avenue BlackBox Theatre, a local Black-owned theatre, has been awarded a combination of grants and donations to improve its operations and community outreach. The theatre secured $190,000 to hire new employees, improve youth and community relations, and improve its building on Joseph Avenue. New York State Senator Samra Brouk stated: “The Avenue BlackBox Theatre is […]
The NFL is partnering with entertainer Ice Cube’s pact to aid Black-owned businesses and combat the growing wealth gap in America. The league said it committed over $100 million to causes that assist Contract With Black America Institute initiative. It calls for the NFL to steer more business to Black companies in various sectors, including […]
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