Black Business Month
August is National Black Business Month. National Black Business Month is an annual celebration to acknowledge and drive attention to Black-owned businesses that play a vital role in maintaining local economies and establishing general wealth. John William Templeton and Frederick E. Jordan Sr. founded National Black Business Month in 2004. Our management agency and gallery are thrilled to embark on a month-long campaign dedicated to celebrating and supporting local Black-owned businesses. We believe in the power of community and the importance of uplifting the voices and talents that enrich our neighborhoods. This year’s interviews will feature food and beverage, wellness, art, fashion and apparel Black-owned businesses. #BlackBusinessMonth

James Bradford III & Shavonne Cooper are The Owners and Power Duo Behind Troisieme Café.
At Troisieme Café, we are a specialty coffee shop offering a variety of specialty lattes, coffee, pastries, breakfast items, and small bites. We also sell apparel, books, and drinkware.

Donye’ Price Is The Owner of My SereniTeas. Passion Shared Between Wellness, Nature, and Tea.
I started out with an athletic apparel company, driven by my passion for fitness and the understanding of how pricey quality gear can be. I wanted to offer affordable, high-quality apparel that everyone could enjoy.
Diante Simmons is The Owner of Cabernet Candles. Delaware’s First Candle and Craft Café.
I believe that every individual deserves a safe space and an opportunity to express their creative side. Cabernet Candles was born from a desire to provide such a unique environment for those whose creativity and need for human interaction were overshadowed and stifled by quarantine lockdowns.
Vaidra K. Johnson is the Owner of Build A Legacy Real Estate, Inc.
My inspiration for pursuing a career in real estate stems from my passion for helping people find their ideal homes. The real estate industry offers the opportunity to be my own boss, set my own schedule, and have a direct impact on my financial future by building generational wealth.
Shanita Powell is Transforming Pain Into Purpose at The Smash House.
Shanita Powell's journey to founding The Smash House is a powerful testament to transforming personal pain into a constructive and innovative outlet.