On Nov. 1, the Sister Spokesman community gathered at Black Business Enterprises (BBE) located downtown Minneapolis for an afternoon filled with joy, applause, and deep pride as the Best of Black Businesses Awards honored Minnesota entrepreneurs whose creativity, perseverance, and purpose continue to uplift the Twin Cities.
The event celebrated Black business excellence in five categories: Food & Drink, Hair & Nails, Health & Wellness, Retail & Merchandise, and Professional Services. Each award recognized the innovators who not only build thriving enterprises, but also pour back into the communities that built them.
“Today, we celebrate brilliance, resilience, and legacy,” said Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder publisher and CEO, Tracey Williams-Dillard in opening remarks. “These are the businesses shaping the culture and economy of our community.”
Feeding the soul…