Tag: Black Business Guide
SU senior, drag king Hunter Kusak advocates for change, diversity through performance
SU student and Syracuse native, Hunter Kusak has always loved dancing and expressing themselves, so this year, Kusak made their debut as Quirt Taylor in the Pride Union Drag show on campus. Read More »
As Black History Month ends, students and staff look to improve student engagement in events
With the end of Black History Month approaching, students and staff reflect on the engagement of the school and community. Read More »
SU's Black History Month kickoff ceremony sets tone for events in February
The Black History Month kickoff ceremony was held Tuesday night in the Schine Student Center, accentuating this year’s theme of building bridges and navigating barriers, and setting the tone for a month of events to honor and celebrate the Black community. Read More »
Community Folk Art Center to honor 50th anniversary Ailey II Dance Company performance
As the Community Folk Art Center celebrates its 50th anniversary, it welcomes Ailey II Dance Company to give a production that ‘encompasses almost all of the arts.’ Read More »
Black students find ‘home away from home’ in 119 Euclid 1 year since unveiling
In the one year since its opening, 119 Euclid has become a space to celebrate Black students and culture, offering Black students a place on campus to call home. Read More »
African Student Union revitalizes Miss Africa Pageant with music, dance performances
The African Student Union hosted the second Miss Africa pageant on March 31 in Goldstein Auditorium. Read More »
Sankofa Urban Market features Black-owned beauty products and personalized baskets
For the first time since it opened, the Sankofa Urban Market will be open weekly on Saturdays during the spring, until May. Read More »
Black Artist Collective hosts Fête Noir, showcasing Black talent, community
On Feb. 27, the Black Artist Collective collaborated with the Community Folk Art Center to host the second annual Black History Month Showcase. The theme for this year’s event was Fête Noir. Read More »
Men of Color Initiative holds brotherhood-themed inauguration for class of 2022
The first-ever inauguration banquet for the Men of Color Initiative’s Class of 2022 occurred Friday to celebrate brotherly love. Read More »
If you missed the Black Market, here are some of the vendors who were there
On Feb. 18, the Office of Diversity held State of the Black Creative: Black Market. The event allowed members of the Syracuse community to showcase their businesses. Read More »
Black History Month Basketball Classic brings unity, networking to SU's Black community
The first ever Black History Month Basketball Classic, hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, took place in the Women’s Building on Feb. 20. Read More »
119 Euclid hosts Trap and Paint event celebrating art, music for Black History Month
The event accompanied the opening of 119 Euclid’s Voices of the Heroes Artwalk, which got its name from the collaborative studio album by Lil Durk and Lil Baby. Read More »
SU to host 22 events highlighting Black history, significance of Black culture
This Black History Month, Syracuse University will host 22 events that highlight Black history. Here is a list of a few of them. Read More »
Grand opening of 119 Euclid marks a new safe space for Black students
The building came out of a Not Again SU request for multicultural safe spaces on campus. Read More »
SU junior's clothing brand uplifts voices of those frustrated by social injustice
With his apparel brand VOICE, Jordan Pierre aims to create a platform where marginalized communities can be heard and social change enacted. Read More »
Owner of BeSure Juicery educates community on wellness with nutritious juices
The teacher ran a juice cart in North Collingwood alongside her online business. Read More »
How this SU alumna’s family cookie recipe led to Kevi's Treats bakery
Her banana pudding and lemon cookies helped Shankevia Dean's hand-delivered business become a Salina Street bakery Read More »
Urban Market Space boosts marketing opportunities for Black-owned businesses
Local business owner creates a market space at Sankofa Park in Southside neighborhood for Black-owned businesses. Read More »
Alumni lecture shines light on mental health challenges in Black community
For one of the events for Syracuse University’s Racial Equity Academic Symposium, two SU alumni spoke in-depth about the mental health challenges in the Black community. Read More »
Here are 4 Black student-run businesses at SU to check out
Black-owned businesses on campus include clothing and cosmetics brands such as Beauty X Paige, Sincerely,Fab, Loyalty Over Love and Basketball Royalty, LLC. Read More »
Black-owned Winnie’s Soul Delicious to open on Marshall Street
Winnie’s will be the first Black-owned restaurant to operate on Marshall St. when it opens next month. Read More »
SU alumna to open sustainable fashion boutique
SU alumna Caeresa Richardson opens the showroom for Gypsy Freedom, a socially-conscious fashion boutique, on August 31. Read More »