The Seven Times

28/06/2024

ECLECTIC - Owner Darren Conkerite talks about the inspiration for the aesthetic of Back To The Grind. He also shares his future plans for the coffee shop.

This is the second and last part of our series on

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26/06/2024

LOVE AT FIRST BITE - Elisha King and Tyondra Boagard bag up their delectable home-made cinnamon rolls for customers around Iowa. LeeTy Delights offers more than 40 flavors of cinnamon rolls, and calling them delicious would be an understatement. Check out their story, written by Douglas Burns of the Iowa Mercury, right here:

https://www.the7times.com/the-businesses/leety-delights-des-moines-iowa

04/06/2024

People have been coming together for coffee and events at Back To The Grind for nearly three decades. Starting next week, you’ll learn about the origin of this Southern California coffee house and what you can expect when you walk through its doors.

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13/04/2024

SPIRIT + INSPIRATION - Malik Muhammad says that he is looking to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators through the events and programs at his business, Malik Books.

This is the second part of our series on Malik Books. You’ll learn more about the Black-owned business next week.

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03/04/2024

ACTIVISM - Malik Muhammad is the co-owner of Malik Books. Muhammad says that he using his Los Angeles-Based business to improve his community and raise enthusiasm around books.

This is the first part of our series on Malik Books. Their locations include a store in Westfield Culver City. You'll learn more about the Black-owned bookstore in the coming weeks.

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18/03/2024

Check out the preview to our next series on Malik Books . You’ll learn about the Los Angeles-based bookstore starting next week. We’ll also show you how they celebrated Black History at Westfield Culver City.

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14/02/2024

UTOPIA - It’s the name of a party that started at Ride On Bike Shop Co-Op. It’s now hosted every Sunday at Mama Shelter Los Angeles , a rooftop bar & lounge in Hollywood. Ade Neff also shares what is next for his business, Ride On Bike Shop Co-Op.

This is the third and final part of our series on Ade Neff and Ride On! Bike Shop/ Co-Op. Check out more stories like this on the7times.com.

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02/01/2024

SOLUTIONS - The Los Angeles neighborhood of Leimert Park had not seen a bike shop in the area for more than three decades. Adé Neff, an avid biker, sought to fill that vacancy with his bike shop and co-op Ride On Bike Shop Co-Op.

This is the first part of a series on Adé Neff and Ride On! Bike Shop/ Co-Op. Check out more stories like this on the7times.com.

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A dollar spent at a local business turns over seven times in the community. is a platform highlighting Black-owned businesses with a physical presence in their communities. Please support the initiative by following on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

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11/12/2023

COLLABORATION - Nekia Whitfield of Nik Star Boutique talks about how she got into organizing and running fashion shows.

This is the third of a three-part series about Nik Star Boutique, a clothing boutique located in Des Moines. Check out more stories like this on the7times.com.

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03/12/2023

EDGY, BEAUTIFUL, AND FUN - Nekia Whitfield of Nik Star Boutique says that her brand aims to evoke confidence in women. She also says that integrity is a core value of her business.

This is the second of a three-part series about Nik Star Boutique, a clothing boutique located in Des Moines, Iowa. Check out more stories like this on the7times.com.

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28/11/2023

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28/11/2023

Thank you all for following us and supporting our mission to uplift small Black-owned businesses. This year, we highlighted 11 businesses in three states. We're looking to expand our reach to every corner of the United States. Please consider contributing to our mission for

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27/10/2023

MEANING - Many of the watches at Line Out Watches have a personal story behind them. Jordan Smith intentionally developed the brand to reflect the triumphs and tragedies of his life.

This is the third part of a three-part series covering Line Out Watches, a luxury watch brand based in Southern California. Check out more stories like this on the7times.com.

A dollar spent at a local business turns over seven times in the community. is a platform highlighting Black-owned businesses with a physical presence in their communities. Please support the initiative by following on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

21/08/2023

PRESENCE — In Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, Eb & flow Yoga Studio is redefining what your typical yoga studio looks like.

Mother-daughter duo Eboni Howard and Peggy Howard Moore is sharing the mindfulness that yoga can bring with their community. They've made it their mission since opening their studio in 2013.

Read the story at The7times.com. This is the second Chicago-based story by .

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11/08/2023

CHICAGO - Next week we’ll be back to tell you about , one of two Black-owned yoga studios in the city. STAY TUNED.

28/07/2023

THANK YOU for watching part 1 of our series on Clippernomics Academy of Hairstyling inc. Part 2 will be out next week.

18/07/2023

IOWA - Later this week, we’re returning from Chicago to tell you about Tony Mac and his barber school in Des Moines. It’s another business that has benefited from the services of Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families. Stay tuned!

06/07/2023

AUTHENTICITY — At Majani Soulful Vegan Cuisine, Chef Tsadakeeyah Emmanuel and his staff serve healthy, plant-based dishes for the South Side of Chicago.

Emmanuel says that he and his wife saw a lack of healthy food options in their community, and decided to take action. Read the full story at the7times.com.

This is the first in a series of three stories by Jack Hallinan highlighting Black-owned businesses in the Chicago area.

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05/07/2023

STAY TUNED - Tomorrow, you’ll be introduced to , a Black-owned restaurant in Chicago offering plant-based soulful cuisine. It’ll be the first of three stories written by covering Black entrepreneurs in the Chicago area.

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17/06/2023

EXPERIENCE - Co-founder Marquell Byrd says that people from all walks of life will find inspiration in what they’ll experience at Compton Museum.

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This is the third part of a three-part series covering Compton Museum and its impact in Compton, CA. Please support the platform by following across all social media platforms.

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08/06/2023

COMMUNITY - Co-Founder Marquell Byrd says that people have been pleasantly surprised to learn about Compton Museum and its mission. He also says the community had a big part in its development.

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This is the second part of a series three-part covering and its impact on the community. Please support the platform by following across all social media platforms.

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02/06/2023

HONOR - You can go anywhere in the world, and someone will know where Compton is. In collaboration with non-profit Color Compton, the Compton Art and History Museum was developed to preserve the history and culture of the city.

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This is the first part of a series covering and it’s impact on the community. Please support the platform by following across all social media platforms.

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11/05/2023

VOICE - Products from thejoyofcurlsbeauty can be purchased online, or at farmer’s markets in Des Moines during the warmer months. Owner Joy Hankins credits the Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families with helping find her way as a CEO and helping her find her brand’s voice. Learn more about Joy at the7times.com

Our weekly stories will be posted on our website moving forward. We’ll post previews like this one across our social media pages.

This is the final of a three-part series covering The Joy of Curls. It is also the fifth installment of a months-long series highlighting Black-owned businesses that have been elevated by the efforts of and .

We also have to shoutout another one of our sponsors, SB Mobile Installations, for believing in our vision. Please visit sbmobileinstallations.com for more on their services.

A dollar spent at a local business turns over seven times in the community. is a platform highlighting Black-owned businesses with a physical presence in their communities. Please support the initiative by following on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Visit the7times.com to learn how you can support the initiative.

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28/04/2023

CURLY HAIR + LOVING CARE

Joy Hankins of thejoyofcurlsbeauty is teaching foster parents in Iowa how to take care of textured hair. Watch the full episode on the7times.com to learn more about her mission.

Our weekly stories will be posted on our website moving forward. We’ll post previews like this one across our social media pages.

This is the second of a three-part series covering The Joy of Curls. It is also the fifth installment of a months-long series highlighting Black-owned businesses that have been elevated by the efforts of Des Moines Area Community College and Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families.

We also have to shoutout another one of our sponsors, SB Mobile Installations, for believing in our vision. Please visit sbmobileinstallations.com for more on their services.

A dollar spent at a local business turns over seven times in the community. is a platform highlighting Black-owned businesses with a physical presence in their communities. Please support the initiative by following on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Visit the7times.com to learn how you can support the initiative.

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14/04/2023

CONFIDENCE + ACCEPTANCE - Joy Hankins of thejoyofcurlsbeauty didn’t always know what to do with her natural hair. That journey helped inspire Hankins to create thejoyofcurlsbeauty - an all-natural hair care brand for people with textured hair. Watch the full episode on the7times.com

Our weekly stories will be posted on our website moving forward. We’ll post previews like this one across our social media pages.

This is the first of a three-part series covering The Joy of Curls. It is also the fifth installment of a months-long series highlighting Black-owned businesses that have been elevated by the efforts of Des Moines Area Community College and Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families .

We also have to shoutout another one of our sponsors, SB Mobile Installations, for believing in our vision. Please visit sbmobileinstallations.com for more on their services.

A dollar spent at a local business turns over seven times in the community. is a platform highlighting Black-owned businesses with a physical presence in their communities. Please support the initiative by following on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Visit the7times.com to learn how you can support the initiative.

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24/03/2023

KNOWLEDGE - Adeya Crockett, owner of Adeya Renea Hair and Beauty Bar, is looking to expand her business and make it a household name. She says Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families and Des Moines Area Community College are giving her the knowledge and tools to do that. Catch the entire story on the7times.com

Our weekly stories will be posted on our website moving forward. We’ll post previews like this one across our social media pages.

This is the third of a three-part series covering Adeya Renea Hair and Beauty Bar. It is also the fourth installment of a months-long series highlighting Black-owned businesses that have been elevated by the efforts of and .

We also have to shoutout another one of our sponsors, SB Mobile Installations, for believing in our vision. Please visit sbmobileinstallations.com for more on their services.

A dollar spent at a local business turns over seven times in the community. is a platform highlighting Black-owned businesses with a physical presence in their communities. Please support the initiative by following on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Visit the7times.com to learn how you can support the initiative.

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