Converge Media wants you to support Black business

What does it take to run a thriving business in Washington?

Lately, for a number of business owners around the Sound , the answer seems to be “too much.”

January has seen the closure of a number of long time Black owned businesses in the Seattle area – including Jackson’s Catfish Corner and Flowers Just-4-U in Seattle’s Central District, Plum Bistro in Capitol Hill, La Familia in Des Moines, and Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club in Tacoma. 

When faced with a rising number of Black-owned businesses saying “we can’t do this anymore” Converge Media didn’t just stand by. They launched a campaign to turn things around.

This month, the local media organization announced a push to support Black businesses across the Sound.

Converge Media's Besa Gordan tells us about the effort and the struggles she's hearing from Black business owners.

Guest:

Besa Gordon, the host of Back2Besa on Fox13 and FOX Soul/Personality and Digital Manager with Converge Media

Related Links:

Support Black Businesses - Converge Media

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Besa's recs:

• Intentionalist Buy Black Card
• Umami Kushi - Yuzu Kosho | Curry Bread | Seattle Yakitori
• Flora + Fauna
• Moe Vegan Seattle Best 100% Vegan Soul Food
• Fat's Chicken and Waffles | Southern Food | Seattle, WA, USA

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