Denaya Melvin and Dennis Jones, founders of Rich Florals in Woodbridge, N.J., craft custom rose bouquets and luxury floral designs while supporting the local Black community. Their boutique business offers personalized arrangements for events, micro-weddings, and special occasions, combining creativity with exceptional service.
Adenah Bayoh, a Liberian refugee, is a restaurateur and affordable housing developer breaking barriers in New Jersey, creating jobs, healthy dining, and dignified housing in underserved communities.
PilatesBae Studio founder “Bay” is building more than a fitness studio in Maplewood. Through mat-based Pilates classes focused on mindful movement, inclusivity and community, she’s creating a welcoming space where people of all backgrounds can strengthen their bodies and feel at home.
Rep. LaMonica McIver presented the Urban League with a $250,000 check to expand Newark’s premier construction training center.
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Jerome Walker, owner of Backspin Records in Middlesex, N.J., has turned his lifelong love of music into a Black-owned vinyl haven. From rare jazz and soul to salsa and rock, his store is more than a record shop, it’s a community hub celebrating Black music and vinyl culture.
Explore Black-owned gyms and fitness studios across New Jersey offering strength training, boxing, yoga, and inclusive community.
