Crummy’s Sweets and Treats
In the heart of Detroit’s Westside, a bakery known as Crummy’s Sweets and Treats is redefining the joy of desserts. The story of this charming bakery begins with Charlita Knox, whose affection for baking traces back to her childhood, spent in the warmth of her grandmother’s kitchen. The nickname ‘Crummy’, lovingly given by her grandmother, now adorns […]
Miss Eva’s Detroit
In the heart of Grandmont Rosedale, Miss Eva’s Detroit is more than a business—it’s a celebration of community, culture, and the power of generational wealth. Owned by Jay Williams, this Harlem Renaissance-inspired speakeasy honors the past while creating new opportunities for connection and economic legacy. With every detail, Miss Eva’s continues the tradition of Black excellence in […]
Next Chapter Books
On the Eastside of Detroit, a beacon of culture, community, and literacy shines through Next Chapter Books, co-founded by Jay Williams. This isn’t just any bookstore. It’s a place where books transcend their traditional roles, becoming instruments of comfort, windows to new worlds, and catalysts for change. The journey of Jay Williams to the inception […]
Umi’s Comfort
Umi’s Comfort was founded in 2003 by Kecia Escoe to revive the art of quilt making and highlight its cultural significance in Black American culture. Umi’s Comfort passionately preserves family heritage and lineage through its beautiful quilts. Families across different cultures enjoy passing down books from generation to generation as a way of sharing their […]
Junction Party Store
Rosè and Jacqueline Cuevas are an inspiring duo who share a common dream – to thrive as entrepreneurs. Despite facing physical limitations and juggling family responsibilities, the husband and wife duo never let their dreams fade away. With determination and community support, they brought their dream to life and created Junction Party Store. Their mission […]
Lily’s and Elise Tea House
The Lily’s and Elise Tea House is a luxury tea lounge located on the Livernois Avenue of Fashion in Detroit with a mission to provide an exceptional, European-style afternoon tea experience. Lily’s and Elise specializes in premium teas from around the world, pastries, and fresh flowers. The core values of Lily’s and Elise are femininity, […]
The Bengal Auto Sales LLC
The owners of Bengal Auto Sales, Gias Uddin Talukder and Romana Chowdhury, started their used vehicle dealership together in 2010. Gias is originally from Bangladesh and moved to the United States in 1998, and worked in pharmacy for ten years before starting Bengal Auto Sales. In 2019, the business was facing financial struggles and Gias […]
Love Travels Imports
The owner of Love Travels Imports, Yvette Jenkins, started her business in 2010 under a different name but with the same mission to bring to others a love of handcrafted art, love of the sustainable Earth, and a love of helping our neighbors. Yvette is deeply committed to promoting fair trade in the world’s developing […]
Baobab Fare
Baobab Fare is an East African restaurant offering food that honors traditional dishes served in Burundi, the birthplace of husband-and-wife owners Nadia Nijimbere and Hamissi Mamba. Baobab Fare opened in 2021 and is located at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Grand Boulevard in Detroit’s New Center neighborhood. Owners Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere arrived […]