A Chester County, Pennsylvania, business owner is creating a welcoming space for customers of all backgrounds while inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Mark Avery, the owner of KSQ Barber Lounge in Kennett Square, is one of the few Black barbershop owners in the borough. He’s building a business rooted in representation and community.
“I’ve always wanted to be a barber,” Avery said, “and I knew eventually I wanted to open up something in my hometown.”…