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Founder of Black-Owned Chocolate Brand Expands into 150 Whole Foods Stores Across 20 States

Founded in Oklahoma, Good Girl Chocolate has grown to be featured in stores across Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Now, the brand is expanding into 150 Whole Foods Market stores across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. This expansion represents a major milestone

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Why Your Blood Sugar Spikes Even When You Eat ‘Healthy’

Many assume that eating “healthy” automatically means stable blood sugar levels. You avoid candy, soda, and processed junk food, yet somehow, your blood sugar still spikes—leaving you feeling sluggish, irritable, or hungry shortly after meals. The truth is that even so-called healthy foods can cause unexpected blood sugar spikes. Several factors might be at play,

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School Board Member Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall’s 25th Annual “No More Broken Hearts” Domestic Violence Event: Breaking The Silence – Healing Hearts, Building Hope

MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL WHO:             Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, School Board Member and District 2 Representative; all community members and stakeholders WHAT:            25th Annual “No More Broken Hearts” Domestic Violence Event: Breaking the Silence – Healing Hearts, Building Hope WHEN:            Saturday, March 15, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00 PM WHERE:         Miami Dade

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Meet the Black Entrepreneur Revolutionizing the Instant Ramen Market with a Unique and Bold Flavor

Founded in 2021, Osep Ramen began with a vision to create a truly unique and flavorful instant ramen experience that celebrates culinary excellence and innovation. What started as a small business quickly turned into a global sensation as ramen lovers sought out the distinctive surf and turf combination that the brand delivers. “Ramen is an

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Jessie Trice Community Health System will “Give Kids a Smile” on March 22nd

JTCHS to provide FREE dental services to uninsured patients; Give Kids a Smile Day is from 9 AM – 1 PM at the JTCHS Corporate Office (Black PR Wire) The joy of a smile… It can brighten someone’s day and last for a while!  The Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) will aim to put a smile on

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Three Black Friends Team Up to Launch Eco-Friendly Bamboo Toilet Paper Brand

Meet Marvin Green, D’Andre Martin, and Charles Peaks, the founders of Leafy, a Black-owned toilet paper company that has introduced 100% natural bamboo toilet paper as a sustainable alternative to traditional options. Made from fast-growing bamboo, it offers an eco-friendly choice while supporting environmental initiatives and underserved communities. The three friends from Columbus, Ohio, and

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Reclaiming Our Rest: How Better Sleep Can Transform Black Health

Sleep deprivation is more than just an inconvenience—it’s a silent killer that disproportionately impacts Black Americans. Contributing to higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and mental health challenges, poor sleep is an overlooked public health crisis in our community. Overview Sleep deprivation has quietly evolved into a public health epidemic for Black Americans. New

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Black Entrepreneur Wants to Buy Spirit Airlines to Make it America’s First Black-Owned Commercial Airline

29-year-old entrepreneur Hashim Walters from New Orleans, Louisiana, has officially launched The Latimer Group, an ownership consortium focused on acquiring Spirit Airlines, an iconic brand facing critical financial distress. He says that his mission is to empower African American economic leaders, creating the only Black-owned commercial airline in the United States. According to his post on

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