MNN Celebrates National Black Business Month

This Week on MNN we celebrate National Black Business Month. Co-founded in 2004 by John William Templeton, BBM was created as an effort to expand the support and existence of Black-owned businesses across the nation. Join MNN Community producers as they introduce us to a group of inspiring business owners.   

My Harlem Portraits aims to highlight the incredible work being done by African Americans in their communities and beyond. On this episode host Maria G. Cavenaghi talks with Sharene Wood, founder and CEO of Harlem Haberdashery, a boutique in the heart of Harlem that's built for fun fashion and philanthropy. Sharene’s goal is to create a space of community and inclusion. She works with emerging designers to create pop up shops, holds community events and much more. Watch this inspiring conversation only on MNN. 

Represent NYC is a weekly program produced by MNN that features a rotating cast of politicians and community leaders. On this episode we hear from Kenneth Ebie, Executive Director and Chief Development Officer of the BE NYC program at The Small Business Services and small business owner and entrepreneur Allison Dunn. They discuss a NYC initiative that addresses disparities facing Black entrepreneurs and small businesses. 

TSC News hosted by Fred Richani features the latest news in sports, entertainment and gaming. This week Fred is joined by former NFL Running back LeGarrette Blount to discuss his retirement, becoming an entrepreneur and his positive impact off the field. Join us on MNN! 

This Sunday, August 21  at 1PM and Wednesday, August 24 at 7PM on MNN HD (Spectrum 1993).