This Black Business Month, Chevrolet celebrates the everyday people who have stepped up in their community to drive change.
Hear or read their stories. Connect & build. Find New Roads.
Bettina Thomas: Owner of Vegelicious
Bettina Thomas was moved to step up for her community when she saw the health issues that affected its members. She recognized that a simple plant-based diet could empower her community to conquer high blood pressure, diabetes, and hypertension, so she founded vegan eatery, Vegelicious.
Omi Bell: CEO of Black Girl Ventures
Access to capital is crucial to growing a business, so when Omi Bell saw a gap to fill for Black women entrepreneurs in her community, she stepped up to the challenge, becoming the founder and CEO of Black Girl Ventures. By focusing resources on Black women, Omi helps empower businesswomen in communities that are not usually built to help them succeed.
Pashon Murray: Founder of Detroit Dirt
Recognizing the detrimental effects of inadequate waste management in Detroit’s Black and brown communities, Pashon Murray stepped up and took action. Pashon established Detroit Dirt to educate others on waste reduction, recycling, and reuse - creating sustainable solutions that pave the way to a brighter, greener future.
Kwasi Kyei: Co-Founder of Handspring Health
When Kwasi Kyei noticed how difficult it was for parents to find specially-trained, affordable pediatric therapists, he stepped up to drive ease and comfortability for children’s mental health care by co-founding Handspring Health. The health of the community begins with the health of the youth who preserve its future. for Kwasi, stepping up to the occasion and uplifting his community was a no-brainer.
Jahmal Cole: CEO/Founder of My Block, My Hood, My City
Jahmal Cole believes that everyday people have a responsibility to improve their community, which is why he stepped up to support divested neighborhoods through Community Development Initiatives. With efforts to bring educational and recreational opportunities to youth, My Block, My Hood, My City safeguards the future of the community on every level.
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