Rebound

The coronavirus pandemic may have threatened small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind-the-scenes of three Black-owned businesses to see how they are bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s creating a tall glass of lemonade, a colorful balloon sculpture, or make-up products for darker skin tones, each...

The coronavirus pandemic may have threatened small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind-the-scenes of three Black-owned businesses to see how they are bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s creating a tall glass of lemonade, a colorful balloon sculpture, or make-up products for darker skin tones, each...

After plenty of success selling makeup specifically made for people of color, Mented Cosmetics hits a roadblock of uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic. Co-founder KJ Miller explains the worry over possibly having to let go of employees, the shift in marketing her company had to make and the logistics challenges of constant factory and warehouse closures.

Mented is a Black-owned, socially conscious makeup company. But during a pandemic, would people even wear makeup? And as the country reckoned with racism, what role would Mented play in speaking out?

Vicktor Stevenson founded Gourmonade in 2018. Now, the pandemic is putting the squeeze on his gourmet lemonade business. In part one of our “Rebound” series, we join Vicktor and his family in the Gourmonade kitchen to see how they’re pivoting the business to stay afloat.

The coronavirus pandemic may have threatened small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind-the-scenes of three Black-owned businesses to see how they are bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. Whether it’s creating a tall glass of lemonade, a colorful balloon sculpture, or make-up products for darker skin tones, each...

How can a party-based business pull through a pandemic? That is the question balloon artist Ava Sealey, who owns Ava Party Designs in Bethel, has been facing since March. Uncertainty is all that’s certain in a pandemic, but Sealey believes in working for her business’s future.

Forced to shutter their doors when COVID-19 hit, small businesses across America were faced with a tough question: “How do we survive?” As shutdowns and restrictions continue to create hurdles for small business owners all over the country, there’s been no shortage of creativity. From a small local theater in New Hampshire streaming burlesque shows online, to a Brooklyn...

Forced to shutter their doors when COVID-19 hit, small businesses across America were faced with a tough question: “How do we survive?” As shutdowns and restrictions continue to create hurdles for small business owners all over the country, there’s been no shortage of creativity. From a small local theater in New Hampshire streaming burlesque shows online, to a Brooklyn...

Forced to shutter their doors when COVID-19 hit, small businesses across America were faced with a tough question: “How do we survive?” As shutdowns and restrictions continue to create hurdles for small business owners all over the country, there’s been no shortage of creativity. From a small local theater in New Hampshire streaming burlesque shows online, to a Brooklyn...

Forced to shutter their doors when COVID-19 hit, small businesses across America were faced with a tough question: “How do we survive?” As shutdowns and restrictions continue to create hurdles for small business owners all over the country, there’s been no shortage of creativity. From a small local theater in New Hampshire streaming burlesque shows online, to a Brooklyn...

Forced to shutter their doors when COVID-19 hit, small businesses across America were faced with a tough question: “How do we survive?” As shutdowns and restrictions continue to create hurdles for small business owners all over the country, there’s been no shortage of creativity. From a small local theater in New Hampshire streaming burlesque shows online, to a Brooklyn...

Forced to shutter their doors when COVID-19 hit, small businesses across America were faced with a tough question: “How do we survive?” As shutdowns and restrictions continue to create hurdles for small business owners all over the country, there’s been no shortage of creativity. From a small local theater in New Hampshire streaming burlesque shows online, to a Brooklyn...

Forced to shutter their doors when COVID-19 hit, small businesses across America were faced with a tough question: “How do we survive?” As shutdowns and restrictions continue to create hurdles for small business owners all over the country, there’s been no shortage of creativity. From a small local theater in New Hampshire streaming burlesque shows online, to a Brooklyn...

“We’re all figuring out what next week is going to look like day to day.” How can a party-based business pull through a pandemic? That is the question certified balloon artist Ava Sealey, who owns Ava Party Designs in Bethel, has been facing since March. Many small businesses are struggling during the pandemic, but Sealey believes in her business’s...

Small businesses have struggled mightily during the pandemic. In the series “Rebound,” small business owners documented their struggles during the pandemic. Now, they have come together to discuss what they learned over the past six months.

The Seacoast Repertory Theatre pushes for legislation to help the arts, Luella’s Southern Kitchen tries to keep their staff employed as budgets tighten and L.A. Dogworks continue to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic by instituting new changes.

As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in certain parts of New York state, Stratis and Robert grow frustrated with the government’s response to reopening indoor dining in New York City. Over in Philadelphia, Jeannine deals with a hateful e-mail from an anonymous bigot. Dwayne and Gabe prepare for a basketball tourney in Weston, Florida.

The Seacoast Repertory Theatre struggles financially as they pivot to small in-person and online performances, Luella’s Southern Kitchen deals with some changes to the supply chain and L.A. Dogworks discuss the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and how they are trying to find ways to stay afloat, keep their staff working and evolve.

Harriett’s Bookshop, Brooklyn Chop House and Next Step Training discuss being Black-owned businesses during the pandemic and trying to raise awareness about social justice.