Coronavirus recovery

Hair discrimination has existed for centuries, but recent legislation, like the 2019 CROWN Act, seeks to change that. LaToya Stirrup, co-founder of Kazmaleje, talks about how Kazmaleje is working to pass on a legacy aimed at supporting and empowering men, women and kids alike, no matter what type of hair they choose to rock.

Wearing rain jackets and carrying umbrellas, a steady stream of people lined up to get a frozen custard treat from Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats storefront in Alexandria on opening weekend. Goodies’ “almost semi-grand opening” on Memorial Day weekend didn’t have summery weather that screams for frozen treats, but the community flocked to support the new storefront located inside...

After a year of delays amid the coronavirus pandemic, Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats finally opened its first brick and mortar location in a historic ice house in Old Town Alexandria. Owner Brandon Byrd talks about the historical significance of being one of the few Black business owners in the area, which played a prominent role in the transatlantic trade...

Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats, a Black-owned dessert truck in the D.C. area, is on its way to expanding its dessert empire by opening its first brick and mortar store in Old Town Alexandria. After an electrical issue delayed his grand opening, the only thing stopping owner Brandon Byrd from realizing his dream is the sign-off from a city...

For Alicia Goodwin and her jewelry business, the coronavirus pandemic meant reimagining in more ways than one.

Lingua Nigra largely depends on beautiful online publicity to display new and current pieces. Along with travel restrictions and travel fears, founder Alicia Goodwin found creative ways to keep her social media active and even bought an extra set of ears to help get the job done. After not being able to execute a photoshoot for new designs in...

Juggling motherhood, a hair care business, and the challenges that come along with being a “mompreneur” can be overwhelming — but Kazmaleje co-founder LaToya Stirrup finds a way to balance it all while still prioritizing self-care and mental health. With passion for Kazmaleje’s mission and support from family and friends, LaToya shares how she gets it all done.

Lingua Nigra founder Alicia Goodwin recounts last year’s delays with the U.S. Postal Service and explains how she manages sending out orders now. As more craft shows start to open, along with new mask guidelines in place, Goodwin decides to not rely on mail shipments as much. “That’s not a possibility for me,” Goodwin said.

Hair. It comes in all textures, colors, lengths, types and densities. But for Black women, the topic of hair can be complex — especially when it comes to caring for your natural locs. Enter Kazmaleje, a Miami-based business focused on creating hair tools and products for curly and kinky hair types. The business was launched by three sisters with a…

EU ambassadors agreed Wednesday on measures to allow fully vaccinated visitors to enter the 27-nation bloc and will recommend that members states ease some the current restrictions.

Like many, Alicia Goodwin’s business during the coronavirus pandemic saw plenty of ups and downs, but as businesses begin to reopen, the Chicago jeweler is now staring down even more uncertainty.

As the coronavirus pandemic collided with a surge in calls for racial equity over the summer, jewelry brand Lingua Nigra gained thousands of followers and new orders almost overnight after being included in many lists of Black-owned businesses to support. With a new increase in orders and a larger following, founder and artist Alicia Goodwin is trying to keep that...

For Miami-based Kazmaleje, a business focused on creating hair tools for textured hair, the COVID-19 pandemic hit at an especially inopportune time. Owner LaToya Stirrup was committed to pushing through the challenges, however, and found ways to grow the business during the pandemic, thanks to the greater mission behind the business.

Goodies is coined as Washington D.C.’s first and only “vintage mobile eatery” that specializes in Wisconsin-style vanilla-bean frozen custard and other comfort treats. Goodies began as a food truck, and is in the process of opening its first storefront in 2021. Brandon Byrd, the owner, is aiming to build a brand centered on the community.

Starting in April, Americans will be able to apply for reimbursement from the federal government of funeral costs for loved ones who died from COVID-19

Taxpayers who say they qualify for COVID-related Economic Impact Payments but never received them turned to NBC 5 Responds for help getting answers on their missing money, and the answer starts with a sentence we don’t often get to say: The Internal Revenue Service says there is a simple fix here.

At a campaign event on Wednesday, former vice president Joe Biden announced the third pillar of his ‘Build Back Better’ economic recovery plan which would focus on creating 3 million new caregiver jobs and incentivize companies to provide childcare for employees.

Your spare change is in high demand right now: U.S. businesses are facing a nationwide coin shortage after the coronavirus pandemic has all but stopped cash transactions.

The European Union reopened its borders on Tuesday for tourists from a list of 14 approved countries. The United States was excluded from the list of approved countries as U.S. states battle a spike of coronavirus.

Marriott, Hilton and other big hotel companies are used to competing on price or perks. Now they are competing on cleanliness.