Phillip Simpson (right) Andrew Bonsu (Photo credit: Bradley Murray) Phillip Simpson and Andrew Bonsu combined forces to join the food truck boom taking place in Chicago. The name of their company is Phlavz and they serve food all over the…
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‘Rolling out’ publisher and CEO Munson Steed creates Black toy and book company
In a world where often not enough children’s books reflect Black children and other kids of color, rolling out‘s Munson Steed is creating culturally relevant products through his new educational enterprise called Playful Genius. Steed, the CEO of Steed Media…
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3 brothers make Frères Branchiaux an international success
The Gill Brothers, owners of Frerés Branchiaux Candle Co. (Photo credit: Tamera Darden) Frerés Branchiaux Candle Co. is an award-winning artisanal candle company created and managed by the Gill brothers, Collin, 14, Ryan, 11, and Austin,9. The Washington, D.C. based…
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Rickey Jasper puts his faith up front with apparel line
Rickey Jasper (Photo credit: Corey Gray) Rickey Jasper II is an entrepreneur who runs a faith-based athleisure company called Four Thirteen Apparel. The Ashburn, Virginia, native, who currently resides in San Diego, California, graduated with a bachelor’s in computer information…
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Businessman and community leader Lance Robertson joins growing hemp industry
Lance Robertson, president of Amerigreen Organics Co. (Photo credit: Joy Nealey for Steed Media) Lance Robertson is a man who wears many hats, from entrepreneur to community leader. He is the co-founder and president of Amerigreen Organics Co., a limited…
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Entrepreneur Asia Hamilton creates space for Black artists to show work
Asia Hamilton (Photo courtesy of Charles cash Ashley) In her 20 year career as a photographic artist, Asia Hamilton cultivated a talent for capturing raw composition as a reflection of her authenticity. The Detroit, Michigan, native specializes in portraits, landscapes…
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Marissa Allen passionate about food and The Cookie Society
Marissa Allen, owner of The Cookie Society (Photo credit: Mike Lam Photography) Marissa Allen is a world-class foodie. From her passion for pastries and sweets, Allen started making cookies in her home kitchen with the intention of sharing them with friends…
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