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BLACK BUSINESSES MATTER

We are so excited to announce our Spring 2023 PROJECT BLACK CAMPAIGN RECIPIENTS. These business owners are the graduates of the Urban Launch School Spring 2023 cohort.


Every black business continues to weave the tapestry of a stronger future. A future our ancestors can be proud of. We deserve celebration at every level. We success and the ability to thrive.


Our partners at Orange Barrel Media sponsored the opportunity to highlight three of our ULS graduates and their businesses in a month long campaign. Their businesses will be presented on the billboards and OBM marketing boards in Columbus, OH. 


We are grateful for them believing in themselves and creating space to do excellent business. Congratulations! We hope this encourages more black businesses to never give up!

BLACK BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT: BLACK WOMEN IN NATURE

Meet Angela & Ivory. Black Women In Nature is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2020 to cultivate space for Black women to engage in mindful movement, authentic sisterhood and environmental awareness while exploring the holistic, ancestral roots of the outdoors. Led by co-founders Ivory Levert and Angela Mitchell, Black Women In Nature (BWIN) hosts monthly gatherings, retreats and curated programs for community organizations and corporations that include yoga, meditation, hiking and reflective dialogue.



BLACK BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT: BABY BAYS NATURALS

Meet Ashequka Lacey. Ashequka Lacey is the owner of Baby Bays Naturals, an all-natural skincare line for babies and children. Baby Bays Naturals was started in 2020 as a solution to help her son with his eczema. Since then Baby Bays Naturals has been the go to brand for helping to heal the skin for children.



BLACK BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT: LATONYA SMOOT

Meet Latonya Smoot. Introducing Blu Space- a premier event venue located in the heart of Columbus, OH. Blu Space is a versatile venue specializing in intimate fundraising and bringing together communities for a positive social impact. Our space was created for customized and tailored micro-events that add value and foster a deep connection for our hosts and their guests.