Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson celebrated the first day of Black History Month at The Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation by honoring seven Black-owned businesses from the Kingsbridge/Riverdale section of the Bronx.
The list of businesses included Lloyd’s Carrot Cake, Ground Up Coffee Club, One Yoga for All, Clarity and Wellness Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, Jerry’s Barbershop; The Gummybear Foundation and Kinesadelic Physical Therapy.
“As we celebrate the first day of Black History Month, I am proud to recognize and acknowledge the faces and names behind these amazing small businesses that are making a difference here in the Bronx and beyond,” said Gibson. “It is a difficult time for business owners of color, but despite immense adversity, our Black-owned small businesses continue to persevere and provide quality service to our residents and families throughout the Borough.
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