“The summer of 2020 was challenging,” business owner Sandy Reid said. “But the social justice movement inspired us in a number of ways, including to take a leap into business.” - NBCBLK
Those are a few reasons for the dramatic increase after the initial fall, Fairlie said. Black people, especially Black women, left or were fired from their jobs at a disproportionate rate and instead of seeking new employment, started anew by becoming business owners. Also, many seized the opportunity of the call to buy Black, believing the support exists to make an upstart business a success.
Reid earned a degree in biological sciences from the University of California, Riverside; Haywood has a degree in kinesiology. “Research was our thing,” Reid, the younger of the two, said. Haywood crafted four holistic versions of their drink: Citrus Mist, Sunshine Burst, Cherry Delight and Fresh Zest, an unsweetened vegan option.
This mindset was similar to Erinn Cottman’s, a veteran teacher and assistant principal who, during the pandemic, quit her job and started her, Erinn Cottman Teacher Development.
“I probably shouldn’t have been so shocked at how well I am received,” Cottman said, “but I am. A little. Still, it’s gratifying because all of my clients are Black principals. Their staffs are diverse, but they are teaching the same kinds of kids I taught. And that’s important to me.”
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Anti-Trump group led by longtime GOP strategist Bill Kristol raised, spent millions during 2020 campaignA group led by longtime Republican strategist and writer Bill Kristol raised and spent millions to target then-President Trump during the 2020 campaign
Les mer »
Trump's blood oxygen levels were at 'dangerously low level' during 2020 Covid-19 diagnosis, Meadows saysThen-President Donald Trump's blood oxygen level dipped down to a 'dangerously low level' hours after he announced back in October 2020 that he tested positive for Covid-19, according to his former chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Les mer »
Racial Pay Gap Between Black and White Influencers Is 35 Percent, New Study RevealsMSL’s findings revealing the “enormity” of the issue, according to the agency, should serve as a wake-up call for fashion and beauty.
Les mer »
Beauty and Fashion Sites That Popped Over Black Friday, Cyber MondayA Similarweb online traffic growth analysis shows SkinStore soared above Estee Lauder, while IT Cosmetics, Hollister and Reebok top charts.
Les mer »
Zendaya Wants to Make a “Love Story About Two Black Girls”“Something simple and beautiful, that leaves you happy and wanting to fall in love yourself.”
Les mer »
Outrage over Black man tackled by Minneapolis officer in viral videoActivists are calling for Officer Christopher Lange to face disciplinary action after the incident inside an Aldi store in Minneapolis.
Les mer »