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TSD In The Community: Empowering Black Entrepreneurship Across the Tri-State
TSD In The Community empowers Black entrepreneurs in Memphis with insights from leading figures like Alandas Dobbins and Jozelle Booker. Learn from their journeys and fuel your own business dreams.
The Tri-State Defender launched the second season of TSD In The Community Forums in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 4, 2026, at the Raleigh Library.
The TSD focused this panel on African American entrepreneurship. The panel includes: Alandas Dobbins, CEO/Owner of Oteka Technologies; Jozelle Booker, President, MMBC Continuum; Kelvin Kolhelm, CEO/Owner of Groovy Greyhound Coffee and Creamery in West Memphis, AR; and Cheonshae Brown, CEO/Owner of Little Scholars Academy in Horn Lake, MS. The discussion was moderated by Lori Spicer Robertson.
This event was sponsored by The Tri-State Defender, The Carter Malone Group, LLC and Clear Strategies.
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Houston needs affordable housing – Can churches fill the gap
As Houston faces a growing housing crisis, can local churches provide the affordable solutions our community desperately needs? Watch to learn more.
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Black Women’s Voting Power Is Changing Georgia and America
Black women are a driving force in modern politics. Dr. John Warren explores their pivotal role in Georgia and across the nation in this insightful new episode.
Black women are reshaping political power. 🗳️ Dr. John Warren discusses Georgia’s Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms and the influence of Black women at the ballot box. Listen to ghe full podcast here!
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Trading curated perfection for honest transparency transforms a business. When you show the reality behind the polished brand, you invite your community to support you through actual growth and change. Radical honesty is the new professional standard. #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BrandAuthenticity #MindfulBusiness
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Authenticity is your greatest asset. Discover how embracing my identity as a Black journalist fueled my purpose and professional impact.
Authenticity is a strength, not a limitation. Owning one’s background with pride allows for true impact, turning identity into a secret power that fuels purpose and presence in every professional and personal pursuit. #Authenticity #Empowerment #Identity #BlackExcellence #SelfPride
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Minnesota’s Black Cable Radio: A Community Built on Culture #shorts
Discover how Minnesota’s Black Cable Radio transformed a need for representation into a thriving, culture-driven community hub.
True community impact starts by serving the people around you. By identifying a need for cultural representation, a unique cable radio station was born in Minnesota, proving that authentic connection builds its own massive audience. #CommunityBuilding #MediaHistory #Entrepreneurship #CulturalRepresentation
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How Black-Owned Businesses Build Stronger Communities #shorts
Discover how Black-owned businesses are transforming neighborhoods by building sustainable networks and driving collective local success.
Local businesses are proving that community support is the ultimate strategy for success. By cross-promoting and sharing resources, Black-owned shops and community spaces create a sustainable network that makes services more accessible for everyone. #CommunitySupport #SmallBusiness #LocalImpact #BusinessCollaboration #SupportLocal
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