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Highlighting Black triumph from the West Coast to the Midwest - and beyond. Posting multimedia stories about small Black-owned businesses.

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About The Seven Times

A dollar spent at a local business turns over seven times in the community. The Seven Times is a platform highlighting Black-owned businesses with a physical presence in their communities. Weโ€™ll being visiting the West Coast, the Midwest and beyond.

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