January 2025

Victor Demesmin Jr. opens health food restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

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In a bold step to merge healthy living with entrepreneurial spirit, Victor Demesmin Jr. has opened two new health food restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. This expansion is more than just a business move; it’s a testament to his commitment to promoting health, wellness, and economic opportunity, particularly within the Black community.The restaurants SoFresh and Grain […]

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Black chefs are elevating South Florida’s thriving food scene

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From Jacksonville to Miami, Honduras, Haiti, and Jamaica, this dynamic group of culinary artists add spice to South Florida’s vibrant and rich food scene. Their skills and passion will set the table for this year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Chef Alain Lemaire, an award-winning chef and Food Network contestant, brought his culinary gifts

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Boosting your restaurant business in Greater Miami

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Greater Miami is a hotspot for tourists from around the world. Our destination most recently ranked the third most trending travel destination in the world in 2024 via Google search so the interest to come to Miami is strong. For small businesses, particularly restaurants, this interest and influx of visitors presents a distinct opportunity for

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W.E.B. Du Bois’ vision and reshaping the future for Black communities

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As we honor Black History Month, it is crucial to reflect on the philosophical debates that have shaped the trajectory of Black progress in America. Two towering intellectuals, W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington, once stood at the forefront of this discussion, advocating vastly different approaches to uplift Black communities. Their philosophies remain a

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