Posts by Black Business Owners of Florida
Trabian Shorters speaking on Narrative in our Communities
Trabian Shorters is one of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs and a leading catalyst of a national movement to first define black people by their aspirations and contributions, then to secure their fundamental freedoms to Live, Own, Vote and Excel. Shorters is a retired tech entrepreneur, and the former head…
These 18 Black Entrepreneurs are helping create South Florida’s future
While Miami’s Black community suffers from persistent inequities overall, Miami’s Black startup community has seen rapid growth over the last 10 years. That’s due in large part to the work of CodeFever, Blacktech Week, and with organizations like Black Men Talk Tech, Venture Café, Dibia’s STEM Saturday’s, Black Girl Ventures Miami and newly formed Black Angels Miami. Read…
Two Black Women Are The Newest Owners Of A BP Gas Station in Jacksonville, Florida
There are only a handful of Black-owned gas stations across the country and two Black women residing in Florida are the latest to help diversify this industry. Jasmine Brown and Kimberly Claridy Walker are making history as the first Black owners of a BP gasoline station and convenience store located…
Businesswoman Calls on Central Florida to Invest in Black Businesses, Leadership
The worldwide Black Lives Matter movement continues to raise calls for change, including from the African American business community. Click here for Full Story
Graphic Design Grad’s Apparel Brand Earns Wide-Ranging Attention
Full Sail grad and Foolies CEO and founder Alex “Nemo” Hanse has built a brand on empowering black millennials through positive representation and inspirational content. Now, even with recognition from some seriously notable entities, the Graphic Design graduate is as humble as ever. See the Full Article
Black Owned Carry-Out Restaurants (during COVID Quarantine)
For those who would like to eat food from reputable Black-Owned Restaurants during these times, please reference the list and contact them to learn more:
Miami businessman teaches kids credit with a new mobile app
If you’re concerned about effectively teaching your child how to intelligently handle money, don’t worry. There’s now an app for that. “Kiddie Kredit,” a Miami start-up mobile application, can help bridge the gap in children’s credit education and teach them how to handle finances, says founder Evan Leaphart. The 33-year-old…
