After overcoming her own health challenges through a plant-based diet, Adenah Bayoh launched Brick City Vegan to bring nutritious, flavorful vegan food to Newark. Today, the restaurant has become a community favorite while helping expand healthy dining options in the city.
Ameen and Roshonda Albany are redefining what a juice bar can be with Hollywood Juice Shop in Scotch Plains, blending health, style and community to create a wellness experience that’s as elevated as it is accessible.
Most leaders choose a side: public office or nonprofit impact. Julienne Cherry chose both.
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.
