William Bill Diggs is elected as the new Executive Director of Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust. MDEAT, since its inception, ensures the equitable participation of Blacks in Miami-Dade County's economic growth through advocacy and monitoring of economic conditions and economic development initiatives in Miami-Dade County. The...
Claudienne Hibbert Smith, a multi-million dollar real estate producer and owner of Hibbert Group Real Estate recently partnered with EXP Realty, one among the top real estate firms in the world. Claudienne is one of the most influential Black women in Florida who started her...
Sometimes our body craves a healthy meal and a refreshing taste, because it’s not always about pizza or mac and cheese. Whether you're on a detox cleanse or you’re just looking to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet, smoothies and juices are a...
Opa-locka is now home to Miami's newest Black-owned bottled juice brand, Juice Defined. The brand recently launched with a grand opening with a product lineup of raw and fresh handmade juices that are 100% natural and cold pressed to keep the nutritional value intact. More than...
Felecia Hatcher, Miami's advocate for tech inclusion, recently stepped down from running Miami's Center for Black Innovation to accept the role of CEO of the Pharrell Williams-backed nonprofit, Black Ambition. Launched in December 2020 to fund projects initiated by Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs, Black Ambition...
Shuckin' & Jivin' recently celebrated the opening of their second location located in Broward off Taft Street and Pembroke Pines with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 10. The first location in Miami Gardens quickly grew in popularity and prompted an expansion with this new location. Created...
Who knew that Mac n Cheese could be tasty and profitable, but Black entrepreneur and Chef, Derrick Turton, is proving that this American favorite comfort food, which was actually created by former slave-chef James Hemings, could be highly profitable. Derrick, also popular as Chef Teach,...
One of the saddest casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic is the impact that it's had in our community. This casualty of the pandemic hits close to home, because Copper Door Bed & Breakfast was one of the very few Black-owned hotels in South Florida. Copper...
Coincidentally, the McDuffie riots in Miami hit the 40 year mark last month, and here we are today still fighting for our lives. We are living a form of Black suffocation in America. I can’t breathe not only relates to your physical well-being, but it relates to: ...
Written by Chelsie Lane Alone, we can do so little; Together we can do so much! Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) has been working hard to keep the community informed during the COVID-19 lockdown. Thanks to the MDEAT Youth Action Committee (YAC) and Miami Dade Teen Court,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Written by Chelsie Lane The impact of COVID-19 was sudden and caused serious economic loss for minority businesses and entrepreneurs. A survey conducted by racial equality groups Color of Change and UnidosUS found 45% of Black and Latino small business owners say they foresee their business...
Written by Chelsie Lane Black, Latino and other minority businesses have found it exceedingly difficult to secure economic relief from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on a survey conducted by racial equality groups Color of Change and UnidosUS, out of the $650 billion dollars promised to help small businesses...