Annie Turnbo Malone: The Untold Story Brings a St. Louis Legacy Back Into Focus
ST. LOUIS — Annie Turnbo Malone: The Untold Story Brings a St. Louis Legacy Back Into Focus. The documentary Annie Turnbo Malone: The Untold Story is prompting renewed attention on one of St. Louis’ most influential and least discussed business leaders: Annie Turnbo Malone, the entrepreneur and philanthropist whose name many residents recognize, but often […]
Ferguson MLK Unity Day Tour Brings Community and Business Together
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through Action in Ferguson The Ferguson MLK Unity Day Tour brings community and business together. What Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed in required more than words. It required action, collaboration, and a shared commitment to strengthening our communities. This past Monday, the Dr. King Holiday was not simply […]
St. Louis Black Business Goss’ Up Pasta Closes
St. Louis Black Business Goss’ Up Pasta closes and is leaving a lasting impact on the St. Louis’ Black Business Community. Goss’ Up Pasta, a longtime local restaurant and catering business in the St. Louis area, has officially closed after more than 25 years in operation. The closure marks the end of a beloved Black-owned […]
Ben Welch Is Awarded James Beard Best Chef Semi-Finalist
Ben Welch Is Awarded James Beard Best Chef Semi-Finalist. Acclaimed chef and recent James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest, Ben Welch, has opened doors to Lucy Quinn and Little Lucy, a dual-concept Southern-inspired restaurant and all-day diner located at 4156-4158 Manchester Avenue in the heart of The Grove in St. Louis, Missouri. Named after his late grandmother, Lucille Quinn, the restaurants are a homecoming in every sense. “A 35-year career in kitchens means I often missed family milestones and holidays, […]
Insurance for Your Unique Needs: Why You Can’t Afford to Wait
Sponsored by The Conley Financial Group Learn more about why you shouldn’t wait to buy insurance by the Black-owned Conley Financial Group. One of the key reasons why you shouldn’t wait to buy insurance is the availability of specialized coverage for your unique needs. Insurance providers understand that different individuals have different requirements when it comes to coverage, and they offer […]
“Spirit of Collaboration” Dynasty Media teams with STL Black Biz to Help Grow Local Businesses
Discover how collaboration between STL Black Biz and Dynasty Media is helping to empower and grow local businesses in the community. A series of thoughts, images, and even strong emotions about African American business enterprises stirred within Eleanie Campbell during the Ferguson Riots in 2014. It was because of those feelings that STLBlackBiz.com was birthed, and the St. Louis Black Businesses directory came into focus. STL Black Biz was founded by Campbell as […]
LA County May Return Beach Property Back to Rightful Black Owners
LA County May Return Beach Property Back to Rightful Black Owners Willa and Charles Bruce purchased beachfront property at what is known as Manhattan Beach. The family originally bought the property to use as a beach resort for Blacks in 1912. In 1929 the Manhattan Beach City Council seized the property stating that it was […]