Black Business Expo returns for third year

By Benjamin Shinault For the third consecutive year, the Black Student Union hosted a Black Business Expo to help promote locally-owned Black businesses. On Feb. 20, Rider welcomed students and potential customers to take a stroll through the expo to see the various businesses. “This is their chance to bring in some college kids and expose them to their businesses and it’s good for us to work with our community,” said Student Government Association President Naa’san Carr as students filed into the Student Recreation Center. The event was hosted by the Black Student Union from 4-7 p.m., and while students wrapped up their late afternoon classes, they were able to stop by and take a gander at Black-owned businesses displayed in the Student Recreation Center’s atrium. Within the SRC, local Black-owned businesses and their owners sat at tables with their products displayed. The brands featured professional headshots, handmade accessories as well as personalized clothing and products.  One business that was featured is run by two Rider freshmen: data analytics major Jaliah James and film and television major Adama Dieme. Displayed on their table were homemade beaded bracelets and other assorted items.  “In Africa, it is very popular to wear these...