Black Businesses

Author Cheryl McKissack talks about her family's legacy.

National Black MBA Association, America's Tallest Singing Christmas Tree, Franciscan Life Process Center, and The War and Treaty.

We discuss this historic occasion to strengthen the diverse talent pipeline.

Dr. Patricia Pulliam and the late Cedric Ward were honored with the first Legacy Awards

Producing Artistic Director Darius Colquitt talks with us.

The $15 million project will include 11,000 square feet of commercial space and 34 apartment units.

The third-annual Black-Owned Business Showcase will run from 10am - 7pm on August 13 at the Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids.

The multi-use building on 1956 Eastern is part of a greater, eight-district development plan for Black business growth on Grand Rapids’ southeast side

The event featured a presentation about Black Wallstreet Grand Rapids' plans to elevate Black business on the city’s southeast side, which include a $100M capital campaign and reconstruction of eight business districts. The afternoon also highlighted Black-owned vendors like Miss Johnnie's BBQ and Catering and 24K Gold Coffee.

Lesleigh Irish-Underwood has been named one of Network Journal's 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business. She joins host Shelley Irwin on this episode of Powerful Women: Let's Talk