August is Black Business Month, and it’s a chance to recognize black-owned businesses across America, especially right here in Phoenix.
PHOENIX — August is Black Business Month. It’s a chance to recognize black-owned businesses across America.
While African Americans are the fastest growing demographic in Arizona, a new report found that black entrepreneurs face even more challenges here in the Valley when starting a business. However, new groups and resources are ready to help change the numbers.
At the Straw and Wool men’s specialty hat store, “where cooler heads prevail,” business is on fire.
“We went on a search to find products that men would like and hats were one of the ones that stood out,” Owner Henry Dickerson said.
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That store, along with several other black-owned businesses, call Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix home.
The program initially began as a business for Nervis …