April 2025

From France to Washington Avenue: How this Black-owned steakhouse came to life

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Miami Beach By Michael Butler Five years ago, Miami Beach entrepreneur Kathia Joseph was on the verge of closing her first restaurant. With one of her dreams hanging in the balance, she refused. Instead, she pivoted by turning the business into a hookah lounge, a decision that ended up being profitable. “I’m the type of person […]

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Challenging the DEI Backlash: Upholding the Value and Integrity of Black-Owned Businesses

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As a Black business owner, I feel it’s important to address the increasing opposition to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The notion that Black businesses flourish *only* because of DEI policies is not only untrue but also diminishes the significant contributions we make to the economy. I have never sought business based on my

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