NWA's Black Business Owners Talk About the Impact of Black History Month
Several events are planned throughout February in the NWA area
Updated: February 1, 2024 at 9:28 PM CST
About what happened. The suspect was later arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including attempted murder. February is Black History Month. Many businesses and cities in the region have plans and events scheduled throughout the month. Jacob Murphy, 40/29, currently lives in Fayetteville. Jacob – You spoke with his N-Double-ACP president and Black business owners in the area about what this month means to the community. People I talked to today said how proud he was to be part of the Fayetteville community for a month. But they also talked about how the Black community can be highlighted year-round. <> “February is a natural time for us to do something. But you know, in March, April, May, I’m still black, and other people are still black. So it's important that we feel like we're always part of the conversation. ” Those conversations continue in Fayetteville. <> “If you don't teach history, it's forgotten. And when it's forgotten, it's like it never happened.” Black History Month begins. Community leaders spoke about the month's impact. <> “Black History Month is an opportunity for us to look back and reflect on the steps and progress we have made, and celebrate those who created change and paths for us all to progress and grow.” And beyond February What will happen? <>“It's done every day. It's not just done in February.” Ashley Emig is the owner of Dirtbag Vintage Shop in Fayetteville. <> “I couldn't be more grateful for your support on a daily basis. But especially looking at February, I'm really interested in not just buying and supporting Black businesses, but understanding what it's all about. We're talking about what it means to support Black businesses and why it's important.'' She takes over in 2022. <> “It can be very scary, so I want to say as a woman, as a Black woman, you know, I see this as an opportunity to help open doors for others. ” And she has watched the black community continue to grow around her in Fayetteville. <> “Black businesses are not only Black-owned businesses, but also interact with other Black-owned businesses, the creativity, innovation, artistry, different perspectives, and what diversity brings to the field. The NAACP is holding multiple events throughout the month, dates and times can be found on the website 40/29TV.com.live
NWA's Black Business Owners Talk About the Impact of Black History Month
Several events are planned throughout February in the NWA area
Updated: February 1, 2024 at 9:28 PM CST
In 2022, Ashley Emig became the owner of Dirtbag Thrift Store on College Avenue in Fayetteville. This thrift store is one of the many black-owned businesses in Fayetteville. “I couldn’t be more grateful for your daily support,” Emig said. “If you look at February in particular, there are a lot more people who are really interested, not just buying and supporting.” “Black businesses, but understanding what that means and why it's important to support Black businesses.” Emig spoke about his experience being a black business owner in Fayetteville. “It can be very intimidating. As a Black woman, she sees this as an opportunity to help open doors for others,” Emig said. She celebrates the organization's founding day.
In 2022, Ashley Emig became the owner of Dirtbag Thrift Store on College Avenue in Fayetteville.
This thrift store is one of Fayetteville's Black-owned businesses.
“I couldn’t be more grateful for your daily support,” Emig said. “If you look at February in particular, there's a lot more people who are really interested, not just buying or supporting.” Black businesses, but what does that mean and why is it important to support black businesses? I understand that. ”
Emig spoke about his experience being a black business owner in Fayetteville.
“It can be very scary. As a Black woman, I see this as an opportunity to help open doors for others,” Emig said.
The NWA Chapter of the NAACP will hold a gala to celebrate the organization's founding anniversary on February 12 at Theater Squared in Fayetteville.
