“Fitness, spirituality, and energy are important things in our community, and the time is now to focus on doing what we can to live a longer life,” - Najee Ladd-Ali, owner of Flyabove Athletics.

It was time to pour up at Arte Noir as the gallery hosted a tasting of some of 23rd Ave Brewery's best-selling beers. The event continued to affirm Arte Noir's commitment to holding and creating space for Black creators and business owners, which Executive Director Jazmyn Scott is proud of.

“We’re setting a vibe and it’s feeling good,” is how Estelita’s Library Co-Founder Edwin Lindo described the Seattle Urban Book Expo book drive at The Station on Saturday, which featured a book drive for children's and young adult books featuring BIPOC characters and written by BIPOC authors.

Claiborne Bell’s approach to his family business is similar to the way he approaches those who rent space from him in Distinguished Foods Commissary Kitchen. The second-generation ice cream maker bought the business from his father three years ago, and carries on the family legacy with pride. He also has built a second family of sorts, a group of chefs and business owners who use his facilities to run their own upstart restaurants.

Have you been looking for a healthier alternative to fast food that still tastes great? Intentions Juice and Smoothie Bar is serving the South Tacoma community with smoothies and working to create a space where individuals can come to discuss their health needs.

Did you know there is a museum running all month with 14 exhibits dedicated to the history of the Black community in Seattle and beyond? Curated by Tony Benton of Rainier Avenue Radio, the museum contains artifacts, stories and more contributed by community members and organizations.

DeChelle Monet and Kelly Jefferson are entrepreneurs that run their own businesses and are the definition of a power couple. This week, they visited The Truth With Proof to discuss their companies together. DeChelle is currently in the construction business doing post-construction cleaning, and KC currently owns a trucking business, KCD Trucking.

The Founder and Creative Director of Taswira, Avery Barnes, envisioned a store that combined art and culture with empowerment. Taswira, a sustainable African streetwear store, is home to a myriad of products. From stylish cultural clothing to bags, spices, and home goods, Taswira has it all. Furthermore, everything is sourced from the beautifully diverse continent of Africa. 

Washington may be heating up and preparing for the summer weather, but Sierra Jones has us all wanting to look for A Space Inside. Inside is Sierra Jones’ dream vision of a tranquil, inviting space for healing art and business. Inside is a massive collaboration space between small businesses, and it is redefining what it is to be a business owner within Seattle.

Antonesha Jackson, Owner of Exclusive Boutique, is all about making people as fashionable as possible. Exclusive Boutique has unique clothing and styles that have been known to turn heads not only in the Emerald City but across the country. Jackson, a beloved community member, spoke on #FeelGoodFriday today about Exclusive Boutique, events, and how to uplift small business owners.

Monika C. Matthews, Director of Life Enrichment Group and owner of Queen Care, spoke about the importance of self-care and Black business ownership while updating the community about her group's upcoming event the Dash for Education/Community. This event is an annual spring fundraiser for the Life Enrichment Group, happening this Saturday, from 1-3 pm at 3702 South Hudson Street.

The Fly Blind Guy (Melvin Freeman) is back with his exhibit Out of Fokus 2: The Art of Sampling which he unveiled on Friday at the Liink Project on East Union Street in Seattle’s Central District, the very same street that he grew up on as a kid and inspired his love for the culture.

The Fly Blind Guy (Melvin Freeman) is back with his exhibit Out of Fokus 2: The Art of Sampling which he unveiled on Friday at the Liink Project on East Union Street in Seattle’s Central District, the very same street that he grew up on as a kid and inspired his love for the culture.

Watch: Seattle-based real estate developer Jaebadiah Gardner stopped by the #MorningUpdateShow to share with us his plans for the large properties that his company GarderGlobal, Inc. purchased on the 23rd and Union corridor in the Central District of Seattle.

Seattle – Métier Brewing Company (MBC), Washington’s purpose-driven Black-owned craft brewery, will open a new taproom in Seattle’s Central District, as part of the company’s vision to build and foster community beyond its original Woodinville location. The new space, located at 2616 East Cherry Street, is slated to open February 2022, and will feature MBC’s award-winning beers alongside Japanese street food by Umami Kushi.

Last we sat down with Chef Trey Lamont to discuss his new spice rub, flavors, supporting black business, and his “why not me?” approach to entrepreneurship.

Wednesday evenings between 6:00pm - 8:00pm, BLACK DOT and your "Home Girl in Real Estate" Phoenix Rockwell-Davidson will host an in person and virtual event called Seattle Black W.E.A.L.T.H. Builders Club that will serve as a place for our community members to get together with like minded people and learn how to support each other on their personal journeys to building generational wealth.