ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As shoppers prepare for Small Business Saturday, one local organization is encouraging the community to support Black-owned businesses through a special marketplace event.
The Community Justice Initiative is hosting its Black Power Marketplace on Saturday, featuring a range of local Black vendors. Organizers say the goal is to promote economic empowerment by encouraging people to “shop Black,” connect with entrepreneurs, and provide business owners with resources to support financial growth.
The event will include performances and a variety of vendors offering artwork, clothing, smoothies, and other products…