Introducing Black Owned, a film series exploring the Black entrepreneurial spirit and its essential contribution to the American economy through the perspectives of business owners in Chicago, Jackson, and St. Louis.
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Family-run restaurant Five Loaves Eatery is a mainstay on Chicago’s South Side. From financial struggles to fires, it remains a survivor with the support of its community, and a dedication to legacy. Watch CHICAGO:
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Maati is the owner of the nation's oldest Black-owned bookstore, open since the 1940s in Jackson’s Farish Street District. Her dedication to the community is a recognition of the history that will be inherited by the next generation. Watch JACKSON:
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Three St. Louis entrepreneurs work for the benefit of the children in their communities — those who need to know their lives and opportunities aren’t limited by the options they see most often. Watch ST. LOUIS:
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Black Owned was directed by Rodney Lucas for @evenoddfilms. An LA-based filmmaker from the South Side of Chicago, Rodney creates short documentaries and branded content that captures Black life through a soulful lens. See more at evenoddfilms.com
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Replying to @Square @ndimichino
Love this!!
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Bravo 👏🏽 @Square as another black owned business and square customer I appreciate this series thank you keep going Five Loaves! ❤️
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