{"id":24085,"date":"2024-02-22T13:11:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T19:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/?p=24085"},"modified":"2024-12-18T16:50:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T22:50:19","slug":"black-entrepreneurs-making-waves-in-the-bluff-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/hustle\/business\/entrepreneurship\/black-entrepreneurs-making-waves-in-the-bluff-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Entrepreneurs Making Waves in the Bluff City"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Black History Month, we want to highlight some of the incredible entrepreneurs around the city who are making waves and putting Memphis on the map. These Black business owners are creatives in many different fields that make the 901 proud. And you can support their businesses year-round, so let\u2019s take a look at some of Bluff City\u2019s best and brightest.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nBen Brown – <\/span>Ben Brown Photography<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Ben Brown is a photographer and cinematographer local to Memphis. He\u2019s done a variety of shoots with celebrities, notable brands, and more. You can book him for portraits, graduation photos, video shoots, and other photo\/video needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nJasmine Settles – <\/span>Cafe Noir<\/span><\/h2>\n

Jasmine Settles opened Cafe Noir, a bookstore and cafe, in order to showcase Black, PoC, LGBTQI+ authors and ethically sourced and fair-traded coffee. This inclusive bookshop also holds events and book clubs, making this a great space for remote work or meeting others over coffee.
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\nBartholomew Jones and Renata Henderson – <\/span>Cxffeeblack<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Cxffeeblack aims to bring coffee\u2019s origins from Africa to the forefront, and its co-founders have made a name for themselves not just in the 901 but around the country. They\u2019ve been featured on NPR, Thrillist, and more notable sites and publications. Check out their selection of coffee and merch online.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAmber Williams – <\/span>Ambrowskii<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for some pixel-style artwork, then check out Ambrowskii\u2019s website. You can order custom illustrations, character art, and so much more. This is a great way to update your home office with some unique artwork while supporting a Memphis entrepreneur.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kiamesha Wilson – <\/span>Kaye\u2019s Ice Cream<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Kiamesha, or Kaye, started her ice cream adventure in 2020, and now you can find her flavorful, creamy frozen desserts around Memphis. She\u2019s got a storefront on Winchester as well, and this family business is the perfect spot for indulging in delicious ice cream in unique flavors like Vanilla Brownie Sundae and Crushed Black Walnut.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This Black History Month, we want to highlight some of the incredible entrepreneurs around the city who are making waves and putting Memphis on the map. These Black business owners are creatives in many different fields that make the 901 proud. 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