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"Without ShopBlackCT.com I wouldn't have that big showcase I have now. My business has increased 15%."

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"ShopBlackCT.com has been a blessing for our business. ShopBlackCT.com helped us gain greater exposure within our local area and started a conversation around our story, our value and how we were working to uplift our community." 
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“They have dedicated their time and their resources to create a platform that has been very instrumental in the growth of my business and the growth of many other Black-owned businesses in Connecticut. A lot of times us small business owners don’t have the means to get our names out there, but this platform was created to do that. It was so needed.”

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“The positive image, the positivity coming out of ShopBlackCT.com is so powerful and such a great movement that as a Black-owned, veteran-owned business myself I get to show my sons this great positive image and I love it.”

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50 WEST
PLAINVILLE

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Photo: David Milton
Running for about six years under a previous owner, 50 West had undergone several concept changes. From fine dining to a noodle bar, the restaurant had tried it all with little long-lasting success. But for the Keolas it provided a foundation and following. All it needed was their special touch...American comfort food with an Asian flair. 
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JOY OF LIFE CREATIONS
HARTFORD

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Photo courtesy of Joy of Life Creations
Joy Monroe began creating art at the young age of four. She originally pursued a creative career in elegant cuisine as a chef, eventually joining up with a group of artists in 2011 called Connecticut Arts Initiative, where many more of her creative visions were birthed.
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DOUBLE OR NOTHING APPAREL
GREATER HARTFORD

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Photo: Angel Thompson Photography
Bet on yourself. Invest in yourself. Go all in on yourself. You are your best investment. These are words that Double or Nothing Apparel co-founders and cousins Mike Forrester and Drew Bailey live by, and now they’re sharing this motivation with others through their unisex all-purpose clothing brand. 
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THE ART CHILD
BLOOMFIELD & ONLINE

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Photo: Kristen McNevins Photography
Let’s face it, there is a kid in each and every one of us. The Art Child, a travel- based and online program for kids of all ages, recognizes that. Its mission, according to founder Ms. Alicia Brown, a certified therapeutic art life coach, is “to offer programs to let kids be kids, show their emotions along with helping them control them.”
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GIFTED ONE PRINCES
EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE

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Photo: Kristen McNevins Photography
Susan Vanriel-Smith’s son helped her realize how different people are and how important it is to accept those differences. Her son, who is non-verbal and only communicates when given cues and with a talking device, motivates her daily.
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CRAIG'S KITCHEN
VERNON

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Photo: Terrence Irving Photography
Craig Wright is beating the odds. His Vernon restaurant, Craig’s Kitchen, recently celebrated its third anniversary, and despite navigating a global crisis that has had an enormous effect on restaurants, his is on track for continued success.
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CT NRA INSTRUCTOR
NEWINGTON

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Photo: David Milton
During his first year of teaching, more than 300 people signed up for Duane Hinkson's pistol permit class in one day. Based on demand, he began offering instruction on the weekends. Today, he
has a permanent space to provide classroom instruction year-round.
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MAGNOLIA WELLNESS
NEW LONDON

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Photo: Brenda De Los Santos Photography
Gizelle E. Tircuit and her daughter, Janelle Posey-Green, started their New London-based holistic mental health practice, Magnolia Wellness, LLC, in 2016 not only to benefit the community, but to allow them to feel good about what they were doing.
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MY WIFE DIDN'T COOK
NEW BRITAIN

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Photo: Gary Pope, GDA Weddings
While Deivone Tanksley does make sure to serve only the best food, the reason behind his restaurant runs much deeper—and it’s bringing people together, one plate at a time. 
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ISANKOFA NATURAL SKIN CARE
WILLIMANTIC

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Photo: Terrence Irving Photography
Not even a Covid-19 mask could prevent the first impression that Isankofa inevitably leaves its visitors: the wonderful scent of the products that await inside. ​
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WE SHINE APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE

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Photo: Corey Lynn Tucker Photography
Young entrepreneurs Bryson and Justin were mobilized by the fact that there is a gap that exists within children’s apparel to uplift and encourage, which ultimately inspired them to move forward with their idea. 
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Join ShopBlackCT team member Rode as she sets out each week to discover new favorite delicious, inspiring and downright amazing ​Black-owned businesses around Connecticut.
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MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN BLACK COMMUNITIES: DEFEATING THE STIGMA

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By Rode Bataille
Mental Health America explains that “historical adversity, which includes slavery, sharecropping, and race-based exclusion from health, educational, social, and economic resources translates into socioeconomic disparities experienced by Black and African American people today.” Socioeconomic status, in turn, is linked to mental health: People who are impoverished, homeless, incarcerated, or have substance use problems are at higher risk for poor mental health.
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HOW (AND WHY) TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC RACISM THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS

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By Damon Carter
The decision to take a stand against systemic racism by actively supporting social justice reform can be a difficult and pivotal choice for any organization.  In today’s social and political climate, there are increased expectations by both employees and consumers for companies to get actively involved in supporting social justice initiatives moving forward. ​
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GROUNDBREAKING DRONE-ON-DEMAND APP OFFERS SKY-HIGH SERVICE

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By Barry Alexander
After years of continuous development, Connecticut-based Aquiline Drones (AD), the nation’s only Black-owned drone manufacturing and technology company, is now just a few months away from launching the nation’s first true “Aquiline Drone-on-Demand” (ADoD) mobile app.
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ASK THE DOC: CHRONIC INFLAMMATION AND FOOD ALLERGIES

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By Dr. Ceylon Cicero
Managing the inflammatory response is how you manage your health. You have a lot of control over your lifestyle choices and helping your body heal itself. "You are what you eat" is not just a saying, but a way of life."
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CREATING AN IT CULTURE OF INCLUSIVENESS AND BELONGING

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By Damon Carter
For too long, and out of necessity, Black IT professionals have been silent about their experience. Creating a safe space to engage, listen and learn from others is a necessary first step towards creating a workplace culture that fully supports and values people of color.
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HOW IT LEADERS CAN EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS SYSTEMIC RACISM

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By Damon Carter
Since technology directly shapes how business is conducted globally and given the political capital IT leaders have earned through their progressive leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, CIOs are well positioned to play an integral role in helping to eradicate systemic racism in their organizations.  To do this, they must strategically employ a systemic solution.  
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PAY FORWARD AND GIVE BACK

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By Patrina Dixon
The act of giving back doesn't necessarily have to be monetary. Even some simple acts of kindness and thoughtful gestures can make a significant impact. 
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Inclusive education — If not now, when?

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By Elijah Manning
As our nation continues to grapple with sins of the past, and finds ways to change our future for the better, there is one specific area that needs attention on a national level, but can start locally...
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BRANDED IN MY MEMORY

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By Caleb Roseme
"I am a 35-year-old Black man, and I was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. As a child, my parents regularly warned me that I would be treated differently because of my skin color..."
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THE ECONOMICS OF RACISM

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By Yvette Young
People often ask, why does ShopBlackCT.com only focus on Black-owned businesses? The quick answer is because of the impact systemic racism has had on the Black community.
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