Kisha Kandeh, the founder and visionary behind The Woke Brand Clothing, has taken the fashion world by storm with her unique and culturally conscious approach. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Kisha spent part of her life in West Africa before arriving in St. Louis, Missouri, as a refugee in 1997. Since then, she has not only…
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…
The Beatty Sisters and generational wealth. Take three strong, empowered, black women who are also sisters and what do you have? You have the Beatty Sisters. Twins Sharrone and Sharon, along with the youngest sibling Shanika are the Beatty Sisters from St. Louis. Between themselves, they are the owners of several businesses. Their businesses include…
First Black Female Harley Davidson technician makes history. STL Black Biz was afforded the opportunity to speak with Paris. She is the first Black, female Harley-Davidson technician. She is a graduate of the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute of Orlando, with a specialization in Harley-Davidson, and the only female in her graduating class. First Black Female Harley Davidson…
Because of her love for girls and women, the idea of taking mental health into the community cultivated from a vision to reality. As a therapist, Tracie wanted to sow seeds by showing girls the value of writing out your dreams and goals by journaling.