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HUB News Staff Asad Z. Shabazz HUB CDC President/CEO Publisher

Sharon S. Gordon HUB CDC Vice President Editor

Contributing Writers Terron Mitchell Kevin Flemister Sharon S. Gordon Lisa Freeman Williams Mykayla Bryant

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6 Benefits for You and Your Community From Supporting Local Entrepreneurs

Asad Shabazz The HUB CDC President

n recent years, a movement has begun. It’s a movement that takes consumers away from large, impersonal big-box retailers and introduces them to the people doing business in their very own cities. These are local farmers, craftsmen, antiques dealers, and other product providers, with items made locally and sold on a small scale. When a consumer supports his local business owners, he enjoys benefits he can’t possibly get from shopping at national chains. Here are some top reasons to support your local entrepreneurs. 1. Improve your family’s health. Buying local foods has numerous health benefits to your family. When you buy from local farmers, you have access to fruits and vegetables that you know are chemical free, as well as grass-fed meats, fresh eggs, and dairy from cows that feast on local green grass each day. There are also benefits to eating raw local honeys, which are thought to help battle allergies. 2. Improve the local economy. When a consumer buys local, significantly more of that money stays in the community. In fact, one Chicago study found that for every $100 spent at a local business, $68 remained in the city while only $43 of each $100 spent at a chain retailer. Local business owners often have incentive to support other local businesses, patronizing local establishments for both business and personal reasons. Chain businesses, on the other hand, tend to get their supplies from corporate, as well as having store managers and employees that aren’t as personally invested in buying local. 3. Know the people behind the product. When you personally know the people behind the business where you’re buying local products and services, you enjoy a connection you would not otherwise have. Along with the rest of the community, you celebrate when a favorite local business succeeds and you mourn when it’s forced to shut its doors. This personal investment isn’t quite as present when a chain business closes, aside from feeling disappointment that you have fewer businesses within convenient driving distance. Continued on Pg6

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Sharon S. Gordon The HUB CDC Vice President/Editor

The Columbus Urban League, Minority Business Assistance Centers (MBAC) and Franklin County Commissioners Partner to Develop Minority Business Directory

rban Trendsetters News Magazine and Media, has been named publisher to create The Minority Economic Empowerment Pages (M.E.E. Pages). This partnership developed over a shared desire to create a publication that reflects the communities in which we live and do business. Now more than ever, it is increasingly important that business owners do not miss their market share. The U.S. Department of Commerce projects a steady increase in minority purchasing power, expecting total dollars to exceed $4 trillion in a few short years. Marketers are increasingly aware that their messaging needs to match up with what the various minority populations consider to be important in order to best leverage their strategic plans. The MEE Pages is an opportunity to let the community know that a business is eager to serve the entire community. Urban Trendsetters News Magazine and Media is a full service multicultural media and marketing

company located in Central Ohio. For the past 16 years they have published Urban Trendsetters News Magazine, a monthly print and online newspaper distributed to over 300 locations throughout Central Ohio. In addition, they offer a multi-media

suite of products that includes email marketing and other media services and events. Get Listed in Local Minority Business Directory The First of Its Kind in Central Ohio. The M.E.E. Pages is an opportunity to let the community know that a business is eager to serve the entire community, and is a valuable resource for anyone who does business, owns a business, or purchases products and services from businesses. Published by Urban Trendset-

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ters News Magazine and Media, LLC, the M.E.E. Pages will serve Franklin County and surrounding areas, including Delaware, Madison, Licking, Fairfield and Pickaway Counties. The M.E.E. Pages will be the first extensive directory of minority businesses focused on Central Ohio. Over 15,000 copies will be distributed throughout Franklin County and neighboring counties to every advertiser and listed business. Distribution locations will also include public libraries, community resource centers, churches and places of worship, and other community partners. The M.E.E. Pages will celebrate its launch on Thursday, March 14th so there is still time for businesses to purchase a listing and/or advertising space. For more information call 614-5303870, email info@themeepages.com or register your business today at www.themeepages.com.

How this Emerging Black Entrepreneur is Celebrating Black History through Coloring Recognized as one of Black PR Wire's "Sistas Who Succeed!" Raleigh, NC - During Black History Month, and all year long, our nation celebrates and recognizes the contributions by African American pioneers in U.S. History. Latoya Nicole, the owner of Entrepreneurs Color Too, an adult coloring book company highlighting beautiful black women, is among the leading pioneers and is a driving forece during Women's History Month nationwide as she celebrates our history and culture through coloring. Our American culture is rich with African American leaders and trailblazers such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As African Americans and others observe Black History Month, Latoya said she’d like to see us also continue telling the stories of the About Latoya Nicole: Latoya Nicole is an author and entrepreneur and she is also a native of Raleigh, NC. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling/ Psychology. Being passionate about uplifting other female entrepreneurs she wanted to also empower other African American women by creating something they could relate to when coloring! She also teaches women how to start and market their own online businesses. Find her at www.iamlatoyanicole.com

Black entrepreneur. “I believe in celebrating Black history and excellence all year-round.” We celebrate their achievements by being creative and coloring to learn more about the many brilliant women of color that helped pave the way in entrepreneurship such as Madame C.J. Walker and Oprah Winfrey. Madame C.J. Walker was a pioneer and the first black female millionaire who created a way to produce and sell hair care products. She was also a philanthropist and activist. Today, women like Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey owns it. Black entrepreneurs continue daring to defy the business norms and chart new territory. Latoya’s coloring book 24 Shades of business is not only a

therapeutic activity, there are also inspirational quotes and crossword puzzles that test your black history and remind you of what it takes to be successful in your career. The illustrations in the Amazon best-seller coloring book show black women at work in various professions, including a CEO, photographer, a yoga instructor, beautician, therapist and blogger. Deemed “the coloring book for the black entrepreneur’s soul,” 24 Shades of Business taps into your creative side while giving you a cathartic experience that takes your mind away from the everyday stress of being a hardworking black woman. 24 Shades of Business is available for purchase on Amazon. 

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4. Keep your community unique. Local businesses give a community its flavor. Towns across America have similar chain restaurants, grocery and department stores but that diner down the street where you have breakfast every Saturday morning is one-of-akind. The combined presence of your town’s many local businesses makes it different from every other city in the world. By supporting those businesses instead of chains, you ensure that uniqueness is preserved as a part of your community. Continued on next page

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YOUR MONEY Plan for your retirement (NAPSI)—If you’re like 82 percent of Americans, you may be concerned about retirement, according to the Employment Benefit Research Institute. Fortunately, you may have a brighter future if you heed five hints from Ray LeVitre, CFP, author of “20 Retirement Decisions You Need To Make Right Now” as well as founder and managing partner of Net Worth Advisory Group—a firm specializing in retirement financial planning.

cent of earnings toward retirement. 4. Explore your Social Security options. Postponing benefits until age 70 can significantly boost lifetime income. Explore spousal benefits, too.

1. Track your expenses now. Gradually adjust your expenditures toward the budget you’ll have in retirement.

ment. That might mean downsizing your home, reducing your leisure travel or driving a more efficient car.

2. Start living like a retiree. Change your lifestyle to reflect how it might be in retire-

3. Increase your savings. Within 15 years of retirement, contribute a minimum of 15 per-

5. Don’t invest too conservatively. A broadly diversified, well-balanced portfolio of equities, bonds and cash offers the best opportunity to maintain the necessary growth of capital while minimizing volatility. Learn More Further insights and advice are at www.NetWorthAdvice.com. The book can be ordered from Amazon. 

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5. Better customer service. If you’ve ever dealt with a large corporation, you know getting help can be a nightmare. You’ll call a 1-800 number, only to be transferred seven times and put on hold. Even when you speak to a customer service representative, that person is so far removed from the decisionmaking process, there’s little concern that the company will lose you as a customer. When you shop local, the business owner is usually directly connected to every employee in the store. That leads to a per-

sonal approach that often means any problem you have is taken seriously.

of your visits, for instance, and can order that product as part of his selections.

6. More personalized service. Having the owner nearby also means that owner personally knows his customers. He knows the products you buy or the services you request on a regular basis and can tailor services to make your experience even better. A local gardening shop owner may learn about a new product on the market that can help you with a pest control problem you mentioned on one

Buying local has benefits beyond mere convenience. When you support local business owners, you get a better level of service, as well as helping make your community a better place to live. This is in addition to the health benefits and access to unique products that you usually can’t find with chain locations.

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The New Black Wall Street -No longer just a location, now a worldwide economic movementAs one of the most prominent concentrations of African-American businesses in the United States during the early 20th century, it was popularly known as America's "Black Wall Street" until the Tulsa race riot of 1921, in which white residents massacred hundreds of black residents and razed the neighborhood within hours. The riot was one of the most devastating massacres in the history of U.S. race relations, destroying the once thriving Greenwood community. Even though this was a major tragedy it was by far, not the only one. This is not brand new. We have “been” doing this. You hear people say if black folks would just do like the Somalians or the Mexicans, or white folks. We have proved it and continue to do so. We have illustrated for you some other cities that suffered at the hands of racism and other forms of discrimination. In an article entitled: raceAhead: A New Nielsen Report Puts Black Buying Power at $1.2 Trillion By ELLEN MCGIRT Updated: A new report from Nielsen on the current buying power of consumers of color offers a fascinating look at how we’re spending our money. For one, we seem to be eating a lot of vegetables. For another, we’re shaping markets. In the report Black Dollars Matter: The Sales Impact of Black Consumers, the message is clear: While African Americans make up just 14% of the population, we are responsible for some $1.2 trillion in purchases annually. Further, consumers of color are showing an outsized influence in several key consumer categories, and are increasingly demanding that businesses do and be better. In some cases, black consumers make up over 50% of overall spending, such as the category of dry grains and vegetables. But other categories are stand-outs as well, like baby food (42.76%) personal soap and bath needs (41.64%) and air fresheners and deodorizers (38.29%). But the big takeaway is the willingness of smart brands to respond to the needs and feedback of black shoppers. “Our research shows that Black consumer choices have a ‘cool factor’ that has created a halo effect, influencing not just consumers of color but the mainstream as well,” says Cheryl Grace, Senior Vice President of U.S. Strategic Community Alliances and Consumer Engagement, Nielsen. “These figures show that 8

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investment by multinational conglomerates in R&D to develop products and marketing that appeal to diverse consumers is, indeed, paying off handsomely.” But don’t try to play if you’re not ready. Nielsen’s research shows that 38% of African Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 and 41% of those aged 35 or older expect the brands they buy to support social causes, outpacing the total population by 4% and 15%, respectively. The data also shows that once black-themed products are leaving the “ethnic” aisle and finding a wider audience. But the process can be fraught, as charismatic Shea

Moisture founder Richelieu Dennis discovered last year when a poorly conceived video advertisement rankled their core customers. Andrew McCaskill, Nielsen’s Senior Vice President, Global Communications and Multicultural Marketing, and long-time diversity advocate, breaks it down. “With 43% of the 75 million Millennials in the U.S. identifying as African American, Hispanic or Asian, if a brand doesn’t have a multicultural strategy, it doesn’t have a growth strategy,” he says. 

With the population growth in the black community and with the influx of our new American populations from all over Africa, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Mexico and places all over the world, “WE” do not just live in the so-called hoods anymore. We live in every part of our Cities. It is due time that the “black” community expand our reach globally. It is silly to think that we have nerve to call ourselves African-Americans, but do not do everything possible to connect with Africans new to America. I have often asked the question, “how many black grocery stores do we have in our cities?” most people answer, “None”. I then answer that “Somalis are black, Ethiopians are black, Nigerians are black, Mexicans are black, Indians are black, etc. I have heard all the reasons why we don’t connect with our family, but show me some reasons why we should. If we do not globalize our businesses, ideas, products, services, the black community in America will be left behind again. The new black Wall Street is now a global movement, not just one part of a small city. As we all cross-culture pollinate then we really do not and will not know the difference about who is who… we will see each other as family, moving the idea of “Black Wall Street” all over the world, even if it’s just in your own town. ■

Fort Mose, Fla.: The First 'Emancipation Proclamation' Founded in 1738, Fort Mose, located just north of St. Augustine, is the United States' first free black settlement. Amid the fight for control of the New World, Great Britain, Spain and other European nations relied on African slave labor. The king of Spain issued an edict: Any male slave of the British colonies who escaped to the Spanish colony of Florida would be set free — as long as he declared his allegiance to Spain and the Catholic Church. The settlement was abandoned when the British took possession of Florida in 1763.

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Rosewood, Fla.: A Massacre That Won't Be Forgotten Rosewood, established in 1870, was the site of what could be considered one of the worst race riots in U.S. history. By 1915 it was a small, predominantly black town - with a population of just slightly more than 300. On New Year's Day in 1923, a young white woman claimed that a black man sexually assaulted her; Rosewood was destroyed by a band of white men searching for the alleged suspect. The number of those killed is still unknown. ■

Seneca Village, N.Y.: Taking a Stroll Through History Seneca Village was a small settlement of mostly African American landowners in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, founded in 1825 by free black people – the first such community in the city – although it also came to be inhabited by several other minorities, including Irish and German immigrants, and possibly some Native Americans.[1][2] The settlement was located on about 5 acres (2.0 ha) approximately bounded by where 82nd and 89th Streets and Seventh and Eighth Avenues would be now,[3] [2] if Central Park had not been built. A stone outcropping near the 85th Street entrance to Central Park is believed to be part of a

foundation of the African Methodist Church.[4] At its peak, the community numbered more than 350 people, and had three churches, two schools,

and two cemeteries. It existed until 1857, when it was torn down for the construction of Central Park.[2]

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Five Points District, N.Y.: High Stakes in Lower Manhattan

Today we know it as Wall Street, but from the 1830s to the 1860s, this area was the site of Manhattan's first free black settlement. Located on the five-cornered intersection of what were then Anthony, Cross, Orange and Little Water streets, it also became known as a notorious slum, with its dance halls, bars, gambling and prostitution. Many blacks fled the area to escape the draft riots of 1863. What is now Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, N.Y., Weeksville was the secondlargest community for free blacks prior to the Civil War. James Weeks, a freed slave, purchased a significant amount of land from Henry C. Thompson, another freed slave. Weeks sold property to new residents, who eventually named the community after him. It thrived over the years, becoming home to both Southern blacks fleeing slavery and Northern blacks escaping the racial violence and draft riots in New York and other cities. â&#x2013;

Greenwood, Oklahoma: The Black Wall Street

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In the early 1900s, African Americans settled in Oklahoma, seeking employment and other opportunities in the rich oil fields. Greenwood, part of Tulsa, became home to thriving black businesses - decades later earning it the moniker "Black Wall Street." But in May 1921, Greenwood faced escalating racial unrest after a young white woman accused a black man of rape. The man wasn't charged, but that didn't stop a white mob from burning down Greenwood, the site of the worst race riot in U.S. history.

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Freedman's Village, Virginia: The Nation's Safe Haven In 1863 the federal government built Freedman's Village on the grounds of the Custis and Lee estates. There were about 50 one-and-a-half-story houses, each of which was divided to accommodate two families. The settlement was home to some notable residents, including Sojourner Truth

— who in 1864 worked as a teacher and helped villagers find jobs. The government closed down the village in 1900. It is now the site of the southern end of Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon and the Navy Annex building. ■

Allensworth, California: A California Dream In 1908 Lt. Col. Allen Allensworth and four others set up the California Colony and Home Promoting Association with the mind-set of establishing the state's first all-black township. Located on the Santa Fe rail line, by 1914 the town housed the first black school district, a judicial system and a hotel. The town struggled to stay afloat in the face of setbacks, from water-supply issues to the railroad closing its stop there. The township is now preserved as Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. 12

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Kendricks Trucking LeRoy Kendricks 614-404-7411 DPI Graphic Design Derek Payne 614-622-7599 HUB Communications - HUB Radio Kevin Flemister-Townes 614-403-7403

First Choice Home Health Services, LLC Sade Payne Theresa Sy 614-897-1199 First Refund, LTD IncomeTax Service Aarius Dumas 1-888-TAX-7579

THE HUB CDC ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF President / Founder

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Love Deliverance Apostolic Ministries Pastor Valerie Johnson 614-300-8720

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Mykayla B. Branding Mykayla Bryant 614-330-4976

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Total Network Solutions Terron Mitchell 614-207-2492

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ROOTT, LLC Restoring Our Own Through Transportation Jessica M. Roach Dorian L. Wingard 614-439-2808

Urban Trendsetters, LLC Sharon S. Gordon 614-852-3213

Royal Property Enterprises, LLC Marion “Ed” Willis 614-859-7542

WTF (Weigh The Facts) Lisa Freeman Williamson 614-423-9831

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Freedmen's Town, Texas: Houston's 'Little Harlem' At the end of the Civil War, thousands of freed slaves purchased land and built their homes along the Buffalo Bayou, dubbing it "Freedmen's Town." And over six decades the town thrived, with churches, schools, stores, theaters and jazz spots lining the cobblestone roadways. By the 1920s it was known as "Little Harlem," but the Great Depression caused many to lose their homes. Some longtime residents moved to other Houston neighborhoods; others stayed and watched the community deteriorate. In 1984 Freedmen's was designated a historic district. 

Davis Bend, Mississippi: A Progressive Slave Town Davis Bend was a former plantation owned by Joseph Davis, who created a more self-governing community among his 350 slaves. Benjamin Montgomery, one of those slaves, served as the overseer. After the war, Davis sold the land on which his plantation was situated to Montgomery for $300,000 in gold; Montgomery maintained the free cooperative community until the 1880s. But the community fell victim to a poor economy and racial hostility. Montgomery's son, Isaiah, established a new town, Mound Bayou, which exists today. HUB CDC NEWS  FEBRUARY 2019

Mission The Mission of The HUB CDC is to provide comprehensive: · Employment Solutions · Small/Minority Business Development · Education Opportunities · Social Enterprise Formation · Advocacy Services With the expressed purpose of serving economically and socially disadvantaged Adults, Youth, Restored Citizens & Veterans.

Vision We seek to establish a community-based economy, impact the quality of life for families, shape public policy and influence investments in under-served neighborhoods Employment… The HUB prepares our clients for the workforce and link them with viable jobopportunities. We provide employ-ment training and offer wrap-around services as part of our case management process. Small Business… Our program is designed to em-power small businesses for

About The HUB long-term success. The HUB provides an administrative back office and sup-port system, to help grow their operations. We foster connections for business opportunities in the private marketplace, with major corpora-tions, and government agencies. It is our ultimate objective to impact their bottom line, grow a broad-based economic system, and help entrepreneurs become good com-munity partners. The HUB features a small business incubator which offers physical and virtual office space, meeting and training rooms for rent, and shared resources.

Education The HUB provides educational & training opportunities on and off site. In collaboration with our training partners, we assist individuals and small businesses with specialized

training, and connect them with institutions of higher learning. We seek to prepare our clients for all aspects of the workforce, from employment to small business development. The HUB believes that people cannot be successful without the right education and training opportunities to do so.

Concept The HUB CDC is a Non-profit workforce and economic development enterprise located in a 20,000 square foot facility on the Near East side of Columbus, Ohio. We have established a centralized operations center for the underserved and impoverished, offering a professional yet unorthodox approach to wrap-around social services. With a convenient location, our clients and the general public have easy access to programs and services that are designed to help improve an individual’s ability to achieve gainful employment and self-sufficiency. We offer employment services, counseling/mentorship, networking, and education. ·

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Muchakinock, Iowa: The Strike Breakers

From 1875 to 1900, Muchakinock was home to one of the nation's largest coal-mining firms, Consolidated Coal Co. In 1880 J.E. Buxton, superintendent at Consolidated, sent officials to recruit black laborers from Virginia and West Virginia. Black families settled into the town, but by 1900 the coal mines were exhausted and Consolidated started opening up new camps in Buxton, Iowa.

Buxton, Iowa: 'A Black Man's Town' While it was a multiethnic community, Buxton was considered "a black man's town" because the number of African -American families significantly outweighed that of other ethnic groups. As in Muchakinock, Iowa, blacks held many key roles in town, including two justices of the peace and two deputy sheriffs. With a black population that reached about 5,000, the town was dubbed by Booker T. Washington "a success." But soon, demand for coal, the town's principal industry, began to lessen. By 1927 Buxton had lost all of its residents. ď&#x201A;¨

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New Philadelphia, Illinois: A Pioneer Town in the Frontier

Founded in 1836, New Philadelphia was among the first towns registered by an African American prior to the Civil War. Frank McWhorter, a former Kentucky slave, pulled together money from work and his own enterprises to purchase freedom for himself and his family and buy 42 acres in southwest Illinois. Before the Civil War, his town was a safe haven for the Underground Railroad. But the Hannibal and Naples railroad bypassed the town, and by the late 1880s, residents started leaving. Today New Philadelphia is an open field. It was named a national landmark in 2009. ď&#x201A;¨

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Pin Oak Colony, Illinois: Byproduct of the Northwest Established in 1818, this small township spread across just 480 acres. It was organized under the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, an act that led to Western expansion and excluded slavery. After the Civil War, many residents relocated to other towns. â&#x2013;

Urbancest, Ohio URBANCREST, OHIO was platted out for public usage as a Village November 1, 1890. The original plat consisted of ninety-nine and ninety-four one hundredths (99 94-100) acres. It's original population consisted of about 30 people. Samuel and Ella Quinichett were the first African American family to settle the Village of Urbancrest, they built the first home on the corner of First Avenue and Popular Street, now called John Cooley Drive in 1889. The first church was started in 1892 and was held in Samuel and Ella's home, and later formed Union Baptist Church.

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INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF URBANCREST, OHIO was incorporated in 1948, Eugene Seabury was appointed as the first Mayor of the village. Hannibal Johnson was the first elected Mayor of the Village.

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