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Wisconsin Democrats Discuss the Struggles and Successes of Being a Black Business Owner

June 3, 2022

By Karen Stokes On Thursday, May 26, Wisconsin Democrats (Wisdems) hosted a Black -owned small business roundtable event at Sam’s Place, 3338 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Dr. Their goal, to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Owned Businesses, Entrepreneurship, Karen Stokes, Roundtable Discussion, Wisconsin Democrats

Black-owned family trucking business puts community first

April 15, 2022

Pastor W. Aaron Robbins Sr. and his wife, Laci, take great pride in offering family-supporting jobs to members of Milwaukee’s Black community and others. “We’re able to offer job sustainability for … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: A & A Services and Transportation, Aaron Robbins, Black Owned Businesses, Northwest Side Community Development Corporation, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp

Honoring Black Achievement, and Doubling Down on the Work to be Done, During Black History Month and Beyond

February 12, 2022

February is Black History Month – an annual commemoration of the achievements of Black Americans and their remarkable impact on history. It’s a time to celebrate the cultural heritage shaped by … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black History Month, Black Owned Businesses, Financial Literacy, Interviews, Jerry Johnson, JPMorgan Chase

August is National Black Business Month

August 20, 2021

By Karen Stokes August is National Black Business Month, a time when individuals and businesses recognize Black-owned businesses across the country. Historian John William Templeton and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Owned Businesses, Don Graves, Frederick E. Jordan Sr, John William Templeton, Karen Stokes, National Black Business Month

Inkwell Tattoo Company is Milwaukee’s Premiere Black-Owned Tattoo Shop with a Modern Touch

July 24, 2021

By Dylan Deprey There is having a dream. Then there’s manifesting destiny. Jon Johnson is doing both. Before “Inkwell Tattoo Company” was a pearlescent marquee shining along West Greenfield … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Owned Businesses, Dylan Deprey, Entrepreneurship, Inkwell Tattoo Company, Jon Johnson, Tattoo Shops

The State of Black Entrepreneurship

June 18, 2021

A conversation with Tosh Ernest, head of Wealth, Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Q: Last year, between February and April alone, the U.S. lost 440,000 Black-owned … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Owned Businesses, Entrepreneurship, JP Morgan Chase, Tosh Ernest

Purple Reign CBD & Hemp Bakery Infuse CBD, Baked Goods and Black Owned Business on Brady Street

May 24, 2019

By Dylan Deprey Sometimes it’s hard to believe what a simple idea can turn into. When Serenity Ramirez started to look into more holistic health options for herself, she never saw her past … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Owned Businesses, CBD, Dylan Deprey, Jazmine Coleman, Martez Wilburn, Purple Reign, Serenity Ramirez

Black Owned Semi Company

February 16, 2018

By Nyesha Stone Black Boy Magic is real. Our Black men bleed excellence and once they realize their worth, they become unstoppable. And, a Black man with knowledge is America’s biggest … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Owned Businesses, Nyesha Stone, Xecutive Way Transportation

Author Maggie Anderson will be the Keynote Speaker for Milwaukee Black Business Week

June 4, 2016

By Karen Stokes “The lack of economic and business power in the Black community is the single most salient, destructive and self perpetuated problem the Black community faces and still the most … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Business Week, Black Owned Businesses, Karen Stokes, Maggie Anderson, Milwaukee Urban League, St Mark AME Church

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