Black-owned Business Coverage

Longtime Durham businessman passes away
Congressman G.K. Butterfield issued a statement ton Sunday remembering John Clarence Scarborough III, also known as 'Skeepie.'

Sweet! Donations help Durham woman get cotton candy business started
Jackie Morin wants to spread joy and entrepreneurship by example when she opens a permanent home for Wonderpuff, her cotton candy startup.

'Their dreams matter:' Durham business owner inspires other Black women entrepreneurs after achieving her goal
Despite the economic hardships caused by the pandemic, one business owner in Durham is thriving with the community's support.

Black-owned food trucks come together for food truck rodeo
More than a dozen food trucks gathered at The Boys Club on North Raleigh Boulevard.

Black-owned businesses see increase in sales
Despite the struggles brought on by the pandemic, a new survey shows many Black-owned businesses are seeing an increase in sales.

Blackout Day encourages shoppers to only buy from Black-owned businesses on July 7
Tuesday, Black Americans around the country are planning not to spend a single dollar outside of businesses owned by Black people. It's part of a campaign called "Blackout 2020" -- promoted on Facebook by activist Calvin Ma.

Black Farmers' Market comes to Raleigh
Long lines of people waited in the muggy heat with masks on their faces to support local black-owned businesses at the Black Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

Long lines of people wait to support Black Farmers' Market in Raleigh
Long lines of people waited in the muggy heat with masks on their faces to support local black-owned businesses at the Black Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

Gourmet cotton candy business to open location in RTP
Wonderpuff is one of the vendors at the upcoming Boxyard RTP.

Durham black-owned business getting extra support in wake of protests
WRAL's Lora Lavigne spoke with the owners of a business who said they have received overwhelming support from customers during the recent protests and riots in the wake of the George Floyd death.

Durham black-owned businesses receive overwhelming support during racial equality movement
There's been a call to action across the country to support black-owned businesses in light of the recent push for change and racial equality.

Apex family creates Clarence Claus for families of color
An Apex family is helping families of color all around the world celebrate Christmas with a new image and name for the jolly gift giver.

Clarence Claus: Apex family creates a new kind of Santa for black families
An Apex family is helping families of color all around the world celebrate Christmas with a new image and name for the jolly gift giver.