The Black Informant | African American Commentary, News and Community Building

(thestarpress.com) MUNCIE — There’s a long history of local businesses owned by African-Americans and other minorities. That history is marked by some black business success stories — and some business failures.
African-American business owners experience the same frustrations that any business owner feels, including lack of recognition and lack of support. With black-owned businesses, however, the [...]

(clarionledger.com) “Forget Paris, Milan and New York City.
When Jackson resident Norweida Roberts wants to see couture from some of the world’s greatest designers – Roberto Cavalli, Carolina Herrera and Yves Saint Laurent – she heads to the annual Ebony Fashion Fair Show.
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Over the years, Hilliard said the show has raised more than $400,000 for Tougaloo [...]