HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii Black Chamber of Commerce says there are more than 100 Black entrepreneurs on Oahu and the numbers continue to increase.
Chamber Founder Danielle Wills and Chanei Cleveland, owner and CEO of community nonprofit For The Culture Hawaii, joined HNN’s Sunrise Weekends to talk about their upcoming events and ways to support Black-owned businesses.
“Black History Month is important cause it’s a month that we can acknowledge a lot of the great things that the Black community has done for society and just help to lift each other,” said Wills.
“I think Black History Month celebrates everything in the African Diaspora and everything our culture has brought to society and the world,” said Cleveland.
Hawaii Black Chamber of Commerce’s vision is to create a platform that supports Black entrepreneurs and guides them to success.
“A lot of us are creators, entrepreneurs and professionals,” said Wills.
The Hawaii Black Chamber is celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon cutting pau hana event on February 29th from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Waikele Country Club on Paioa Place in Waipahu. Buy tickets here.
For the Culture Hawaii helps uplift the local Black community and shares the diversity of Black culture on Oahu through workshops, community programs and other events.
The public is invited to a Black Night Market on Monday, Feb. 19, from 6-10 p.m. at the Artistry on 461 Cooke Street. There will be food, vendors and entertainment.
Black Eat Week also takes place Monday through Feb. 24th at participating restaurants and food trucks.
“We’re celebrating all the different cultures and cuisines for Black History Month ranging from Jamaican, Afro-Latina, and showcasing different Black owned establishments,” said Cleveland.
For more information about the Hawaii Black Chamber of Commerce, visit hiblkchamber.org.
For more information on For the Culture, visit fortheculturehawaii.org.
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