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Six Sigma Racial Equity Institute announces yellow belt training program

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Six Sigma Racial Equity Institute announces yellow belt training program

The Six Sigma Racial Equity Institute invites individuals and organizations to participate in their upcoming Yellow Belt Training session, themed “Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Mobilize, Energize and Vote,” which will take place from September 18 – 20, 2024.

This unique Six Sigma Yellow Belt training will teach you the basics of Six Sigma, without the typical manufacturing jargon. 

Using voter turnout examples, you’ll see how the power of Six Sigma can improve processes and drive impactful solutions to encourage and empower voter engagement.
 
Join SSREI to learn practical tools that you can apply immediately to your workplace, community, or to this year’s elections.

(Photo provided/SSREI)

Program Highlights:

  • Format: Virtual sessions
  • Instructors: Experienced Six Sigma Black Belts
  • Duration: September 18th – 20th, 2024
  • Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
  • Class Size: Limited to 25 participants
  • Content: Learn Six Sigma’s history and purpose, master the DMAIC process steps, create a problem and goal statements, use tools in Define and Measure phases, grasp project team structure and roles and apply DMAIC tools for racial equity in workplaces and communities. 
  • Benefits: Enhanced problem-solving skills, improved decision-making abilities, increased operational efficiency, and a structured approach to continuous improvement.
  • Certificate Details: Upon completion of the course and exam, you will be provided a Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate of completion.

For questions or assistance with registration, you can email info@sixsigmaindy.org. SSREI is committed to ensuring a seamless and enriching learning experience for all participants.

For more information, visit sixsigmaindy.org.

Minority Business Highlight: The Jollof Buka

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Minority Business Highlight: The Jollof Buka

The Jollof Buka is an international restaurant and hookah lounge, specializing in upscale dishes from West Africa. 

Owner and head chef Sarah Awodumila first opened The Jollof Buka, named after the national dish of Nigeria, in 2020. The restaurant caters heavily to the community, serving well known African style dishes such as Indomie Noodles, Gbegiri and Ewedu, asaro, ayamase, okra soup and Egusi Soup, as well as a specialized children’s menu. 

The Jollof Buka is open for takeout and delivery from noon to midnight Tuesday-Saturday and 2-11 p.m. on Sundays.

The Jollof Buka is located at 2501 W. Washington St. For more information or to place an online order for pick up, visit thejollofbuka.menufy.com. To get in contact, email thejollofbuka@yahoo.com or call 317-384-1575.

Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx. If you would like your business highlighted by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, click here.

Young men honored at Kings Feast Indy 2024

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Young men honored at Kings Feast Indy 2024

Bloom Project Inc. invites you to their annual Kings Feast Indy 2024, themed “Building MY Legacy.” This event, aimed at empowering future leaders, takes place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Ivy Tech Community College’s Culinary Arts and Conference Center.

The Kings Feast Symposium is a signature event for Bloom Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring and preparing young men aged 12-18 for academic and professional success. This year’s theme, “Building MY Legacy,” emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and setting goals for young men as they navigate their futures.

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The event aims to be an enriching experience, featuring workshops, a college and career fair and a networking luncheon. The celebration is designed to equip attendees with valuable life skills.

A keynote address by Dr. Russell Ledet is also slated for the event.

The celebration welcomes young men ages 12-18, their parents and professional males from the community. Registration for young men is $15 and closes on September 7th, 2024. Secure your spot here.

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Minority Business Highlight: Loc’d Girlz Rock

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Minority Business Highlight: Loc’d Girlz Rock

Founded by Ponda Wilson-Grace, Loc’d Girlz Rock is more than just an apparel brand; it’s a movement that glorifies the beauty and empowerment of women with locs.

Loc'd Girlz Rock founder Ponda Wilson-Grace.
Loc’d Girlz Rock founder Ponda Wilson-Grace. (Photo via official website)

Inspired by her own journey, Wilson-Grace created this brand to offer support and encouragement to others who may feel insecure or misunderstood.

“As I began my loc journey, I realized there was a lack of representation and acceptance for loc’d hair,” Wilson-Grace said on her website.

The business offers a range of personalized apparel designed to make wearers feel good about themselves. From stylish t-shirts to comfortable hoodies, each piece is carefully crafted to reflect the distinctive beauty of loc’d hair.

Beyond the garments, Wilson-Grace’s brand is committed to cultivating a community. The brand’s mission is to inspire and uplift women who are embracing their hair journey.

Whether people are just starting out or have been rocking locs for years, Loc’d Girlz Rock offers a place to connect with like-minded individuals on a similar pilgrimage of self-love and acceptance.

Loc'd Girlz Rock Model
A model wearing merchandise available at Loc’d Girlz Rock. (Photo via official website.)

“I wanted to create a space where women could feel proud and confident in their natural beauty,” Wilson-Grace said.

Visit the official website at locdgirlzrocktique.com to explore their collection and discover your new favorite piece.

This business highlight was created by multi-media & senior sports reporter Noral Parham III. Contact him at 317-762-7846 or via email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. If you would like your business highlighted by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, click here.

Two new retailers fill prime space at the Stutz

Hanna Rauworth
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Two new retailers fill prime space at the Stutz

The City of Indianapolis announced Tuesday that two new retailers have been selected to participate in St’Artup 317, Indy’s retail accelerator program matching Hoosier businesses to prime real estate opportunities. 

HBH Professional and Nate Redd clothing are the newest additions to the historic Stutz building on Indiana Avenue, where they will operate Labor Day weekend through May 2025.  

man and wife in white pose in front of brown background
A’Bryanna and D’Angelo WIlliams are the founders of HBH Professional, a hair care line that will soon occupy a space in the historic Stutz building.

“HBH Professional and Nate Redd have built an impressive business model without having a visible, high-traffic storefront,” said Catherine Esselman, program director for St’Artup 317. “They were awarded this placement based on the readiness of the businesses they’ve built. I am excited to place them in this opportunity and watch them grow their businesses.” 

HBH Professional stands for “Hello Beautiful Hair” and was started by husband and wife D’Angelo and A’Bryanna Williams in 2022. The company specializes in hair products to “enhance the health, vitality and unique beauty of Black hair.”  

“The opportunity to participate in St’Artup 317 is a very exciting one that we are over the moon about,” A’Bryanna said. “We are happy the city and its partners recognized our vision and what we are giving to Indianapolis. This will be a fantastic business venture, and we cannot wait to begin.” 

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Ron Williams is the founder of Nate Redd clothing, which will occupy a space in the historic Stutz building starting Labor Day weekend. (Photos provided/City of Indianapolis)

Ron Williams, founder of Nate Redd clothing, started the online sportswear brand in 2014. Williams attributes his inspiration to the styles he loved seeing growing up in Indy.  

“As a brand owner, everyone wants to have their own boutique,” Williams said. “I used to dream about a location very similar to The Stutz. When I got an email saying I had been selected to participate in St’Artup 317. I just could not believe it. All my prayers were answered.” 

For more information about St’Artup 317, visit startup317.com. 

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Contact Health & Environmental Reporter Hanna Rauworth at 317-762-7854 or follow her on Instagram at @hanna.rauworth. 

Minority Business Highlight: Pi Indy  

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Minority Business Highlight: Pi Indy  

Craving pizza and a bit of adventure?  

Pi Indy food truck combines both with every stop. Serving up freshly brick oven-baked pies from their mobile kitchen, this food truck is bringing pizza to the streets, one slice at a time. 

Owner Lawrence Scully has been traveling around town in the mobile restaurant since October 2014. A Michigan City native, Scully started cooking when he was 14 and went on to earn his culinary and hospitality arts degree from Ball State. Working in several pizza joints, he honed his craft and eventually ventured out to the food truck business. 

The food truck was created using a shipping container and a truck bed. Scully and his crew cut out one side of the container and filled it with a clear plexiglass wall, offering a unique take on the modern meal-on-wheels.   

The 750-degree brick oven pizza fires up creations like the figgy piggy, featuring fig jam, bacon and prosciutto, and the corn Pi with toppings like corn, sausage, spinach, caramelized onions and jalapenos in just 90 seconds.  

Their pizza style is a blend between the Italian countryside and American backyard barbecues, according to Scully. 

The Pi Indy food truck can be found Wednesday through Sunday at 6420 Cornell Ave. To book the truck for an event, view the menu or read more about its origin, visit eatbetterpizza.com. 

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Contact Health & Environmental Reporter Hanna Rauworth at 317-762-7854 or follow her on Instagram at @hanna.rauworth. If you would like your business highlighted by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, click here. 

Minority Business Highlight: Lick

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Minority Business Highlight: Lick

Owned and operated by Meredith Kong and Kelly Ryan, Lick is one of Indy’s hidden gem ice cream shops.  

What started as homemade ice cream for friends and family morphed into a lucrative family-owned business. Lick was born more than 13 years ago, when sisters Kong and Ryan decided to take their talent and love for making ice cream to a new level, “elevating the experience” of the classic dessert. 

The idea was to not only create ice cream they could be proud of, but that guests would feel good about eating. Despite Kong and Ryan’s passion for experimenting with new flavors, they made a commitment to never use stabilizers, preservatives or artificial ingredients in any of their products.  

Everything is made from scratch in their Indy-based production space for both the downtown Indy and SoBro locations, and ingredients are sourced locally to give it that “homemade” feel. 

Lick specializes in new and unique flavors and always has something new on rotation, such as margarita, key lime pie, passion fruit and French violet, as well as a few staples including brown butter cookie dough, coffee chip, chocolate cherry amaretto, gingersnap lemon curd, cookies and cream, vanilla bean and milk chocolate. 

Lick currently has two locations, including inside the Garage at Bottle worlds, 906 Carrollton Ave. Ste. 360, and in Broad Ripple, 1049 E. 54th St. Hours at both locations vary. For more information, visit lickindy.com. To get in contact, email lickllc@gmail.com or call 317-979-0237. 

Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx. If you would like your business highlighted by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, click here. 

Minority Business Highlight: Londo’s Flameade

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Minority Business Highlight: Londo’s Flameade

Londo’s Flameade is more than just a lemonade stand; it is an Indy success story that has captured the hearts and taste buds of people around the world.

Founded by Londo Hall, this vibrant business owner began humbly, selling homemade lemonade from his car’s trunk.

Mike Epps with Londo's Flameade.
Entertainer, entrepreneur and Indianapolis native Mike Epps poses with his drinks purchased from Londo’s Flameade. (Photo via official website)

Today, Hall provides customers with over 30 unique flavors ranging from classic to tropical. Londo’s Flameade quickly gained a dedicated following on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter). The buzz on social media helped transform the brand into a sensation, ultimately leading to the opening of a brick-and-mortar store during the spring of 2019.

Londo’s Flameade is a story of the power of entrepreneurship and the unwavering support of a community. As the business continues to grow, many are excited to see what the future holds for this Londo Hall and his tasty, unique assortment of lemonade.

Those interested in Londo’s Flameade can visit their store at 1940 East 46th Street. Visit their website here to learn more.

This highlight was composed by Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham III. Contact him at 317-762-7846 or via email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. Follow him on X @3Noral.

If you would like your business highlighted by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, click here.

New leadership at Indiana Gateway Digital Academy 

Hanna Rauworth
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New leadership at Indiana Gateway Digital Academy 

Jamey Callane has been appointed head of school for Indiana Gateway Digital Academy, a leading online accredited K-12 school. 

Callane has an extensive background in education with roles as an educator, administrator and advocate for digital learning, dedicating his career to serving students and families and encouraging the power of online education. 

“I am thrilled to join the Indiana Gateway Digital Dragons and to continue the mission of doing whatever it takes to leverage personalized learning experiences so that every student is prepared to enroll, employ or enlist after graduation,” Callane said in a press release. “Our goal is to empower students to achieve their academic potential in a flexible, supportive online environment. I am committed to fostering a community where every student feels valued and equipped for success.” 

In his new role, Callane will work to expand Indiana Gateway’s offerings to meet the needs of students and families, providing a comprehensive curriculum with a range of courses designed to prepare students for college and careers. 

“Jamey is a seasoned executive and servant leader with deep roots in Indiana. He has the knowledge, experience and passion necessary to deliver on our commitment of inspired teaching and personalized learning for every student,” Adam Hawf, Superintendent of Schools at Stride, said in a press release. “We are confident that Indiana Gateway will continue to thrive under his leadership.” 

For more information about Indiana Gateway Digital Academy, visit ingda.k12.com. 

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Contact Health & Environmental Reporter Hanna Rauworth at 317-762-7854 or follow her on Instagram at @hanna.rauworth. If you would like your business highlighted by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, click here. 

Cannas Capital unveils AI-powered Bank Black to combat racial wealth gap 

Hanna Rauworth
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Cannas Capital unveils AI-powered Bank Black to combat racial wealth gap 

Cannas Capital Holdings, a national nonprofit, has announced the launch of the Bank Black Initiative, an AI operating system to develop social enterprises. The system considers disadvantages and advantages of offering provisions for diverse business owners to shrink the racial wealth gap. 

The AI operating system performs comprehensive due diligence for grants, loans and investments and is designed to recognize the unique challenges faced by minority business owners. 

While the operating system considers management team, payment history and collateral support, it also integrates the following: 

  • Community & Demographic Analysis 
  • Social Capital Assessment 
  • Institutional Support 
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies 
  • Long-Term Sustainability 
  • Regulatory Compliance 
  • Continuous Monitoring 

By evaluating the above, the AI operating system encompasses the full spectrum of the context and potential of a business, promoting fair and equitable access to resources. 

Founded in 2023, Cannas Capital affects more than 5,000 lives annually through various programs and initiatives. They offer a range of programs and services for economic empowerment, including financial literacy, business credit building and small business development. 

The Bank Black initiative echoes Cannas Capital’s previous social equity initiatives. From Michigan’s Social Equity Programs to the Social Equity Discount Program for commercial cannabis businesses, the Bank Black Initiative is just one project that helps achieve their mission. 

For more information about Cannas Capital, visit cannascapitalholdings.com. 

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