Jun 19, 2024

Support has waned for the Buy Black Movement

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The movement to support Black-owned businesses grew following the murder of George Floyd. Where do things stand now?

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Moving past just a slogan

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

One effort to narrow the racial wealth gap is to support Black-owned businesses. That effort grew in 2020 amid protests for racial justice after the murder of George Floyd, but where does the Buy Black Movement stand now? Kezia Williams, CEO of the Black upStart, says the campaign is valuable but more needs to be done to address systemic disparities in the economy.

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How a queer, AAPI-run tattoo collective is trying to change the game

by Natalie White and Erika Soderstrom

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Long Time Tattoo in Brooklyn, New York, is reimagining the tattoo shop experience with inclusivity as a top priority.

From left, Citrus Son, Melanie Lee and Gabrielle Widjaja of Long Time Tattoo in New York.

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