Nov 12, 2018 | Black or African American, Food and Bev, Story
“I appreciate the money and everything, but to know that my name is getting out there for cooking food, which is what I’ve always wanted to do, that makes me really happy.” — Sakile Mitchell Vision, drive, and creativity have taken Sakile Mitchell...
Nov 9, 2018 | Black or African American, Health and Wellness, Story
“I feel humbled that people of color seek me out. I try to run a very culturally responsive practice.” — Sita Symonette Black Pearl Acupuncture in Portland’s Pearl District is owned and operated by Sita...
Nov 1, 2018 | Black or African American, Food and Bev, Story
“I didn’t want to be anybody’s pioneer. I just wanted to make wine. ” — Bertony Faustin Bertony Faustin got his grit from his father. “My dad escaped from Haiti in the late ’60s,” he says. “That whole idea of just doing you,...
Oct 17, 2018 | Black or African American, Fashion and Accessories, Story
“I wanted to create something for myself where I could make an income and have a little bit of time and freedom.” — Risa Regory With an established customer base, Regory rebranded her jewelry line as Amaree & Reese in 2011 and began showcasing minimalist metal...
