Black Coffee Northwest
Empowerment and racial pride are paramount for the Black community. Despite centuries of oppression, many African Americans strive to start and maintain their own businesses to create personal and generational wealth. Black businesses such as barbershops and eateries, along with churches, have historically been safe social harbors for community members.
Intentional Shopping
It’s shopping season, and this time of year is critical for small businesses and their families to survive. Laura Clise is the Founder and CEO of Intentionalist, an online directory and guide to small businesses and the diverse people behind them. This series highlights how small and diverse businesses are critical to a community, and how to be intentional in where we spend money in our community.
Producer: Yuko Kodama
Image: Intentionalist