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The ribbon cutting ceremony played with music in the background to officially open the doors of Rose’s Café in busy downtown Miami. Located at 200 NW Second Ave., facing the Stephen P. Clark Government Center building, Rose’s Café will serve hot meals for breakfast and lunch, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. It marked the conclusion of a tens...

Summer just got a whole lot better. Altrichia Cook, 28, like so many before her, lived the words of the popular proverb: Necessity is the…...

To have a dream is a wonderful inspiration for most of us. It usually begins in our childhood where we start to comprehend roles and…...

While most students are looking forward to a summer break that may include barbecues, a trip to the beach or a family vacation, one local high school standout is preparing to go on tour with music superstar Chris Brown....

The idea of tapping into your personal and professional networks for crowdfunding purposes, may seem like a humbling approach to business for some but for many entrepreneurs this is a more than acceptable way to build the initial capital for an upcoming business venture.Brenda Beener, owner of Seasoned Vegan restaurant in Harlem New York, said...

If you pay close attention, you can spot Rick Moore’s designs on celebrities such as Kevin Hart, Omari Hardwick, and Kerry Washington. He also customized a letterman jacket for Hollywood powerhouse Tyler Perry. Moore’s clothing line, Nyla Elise, named after his daughter, has steadily been on the rise since its inception in a one-bedroom apartment i...

Eighteen years ago, the couple scored a secret jerk chicken recipe from Chris’s mother and began cooking the Jamaican dish for family and neighborhood gatherings. Soon, their chicken was legendary among neighbors, inspiring them to take their product to market. After conducting market research and building their customer base, they launched Fort H...

With the low-income levels of Black women living in Miami’s Upper East Side and the rise of the Black natural hair movement, some question the viability of the new, luxury hair extension boutique Indique that opened in the Miami Modern district last month....

Robin Wilson is a New York-based eco-friendly interior designer and entrepreneurs of  a hypoallergenic lifestyle brand with products sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, TheNextStore.com, and other major retailers. She was the first female designer with a branded line of custom kitchen and bath cabinetry sold by over 400 dealers nationwide. Wilson is...

It's dreary outside, but Tukwini Mandela, granddaughter of late legendary South African leader Nelson Mandela, is full of light and enthusiasm. Her visit to Baltimore is the last stop on a three-week U.S. promotional tour for House of Mandela, the wine company she runs along with her mother, Dr. Makaziwe (Maki) Mandela....