- June 16, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
ORLANDO, Fla. – As Orlando observes Juneteenth city leaders are working to empower Black-business owners by hosting a week’s worth of events and business owners say they hope more exposure will inspire others.
News 6 talked with a variety of Black-owned businesses who say the city of Orlando recognizing Juneteenth creates an atmosphere of continued economic growth in minority communities helping to reach future generations who are looking for their own role models.
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“We just need a chance to show that we are just like any other business,” said Joshua Johnson who owns Seana’s Caribbean and Soul Food Restaurant.
Johnson says minority representation in leadership for any industry is needed and important dates like Juneteenth can help inspire future leaders.
Juneteenth signifies the day the last African American slaves…
