Since 2018, downtown Akron, Ohio has been filled with construction machinery and Road Closed signs. The city’s Main Street Construction Project promises new pavement, sidewalk and a cycle track. But between construction and the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person business at Totally Tangled Creations has almost come to a standstill, says April Couch, the owner of the […]
Taylor Hall-Debnam
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Transformation Starts With Art, And Conversation
In my home city of Portland, Oregon, most big box retailers are still boarded up in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder. Many wooden boards that either hide broken glass or act as a precautionary measure are decorated with slogans borrowed from the current movement. In the heart of Portland’s downtown something different has materialized. […]
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Now Is The Time To Buy Black
“How are you feeling?” texts keep coming to my phone. I appreciate friends for reaching out, but my reaction is often that I don’t know – and I likely don’t want to unpack it on the spot. Much of what is being highlighted in the media right now hits close to home for me, as […]
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Steps For Business Owners To Combat Systemic Racial Bias
Many Americans are seeking new pathways to combat systemic racial bias. Here are a few tips for the business world, from Aurora James, founder of Brooklyn-based sustainable fashion brand Brother Vellies and creator of the 15 Percent Pledge. 15 Percent Pledge is a non-profit on a mission to get major retailers to pledge 15% of […]
