Empowering Growth: Investing in Black-Owned Businesses with CityLine

**CityLine: Empowering Black Businesses** Thriving Black-owned enterprises achieve growth and scalability through targeted economic empowerment initiatives. As we spotlight impactful efforts within the film festival, we explore businesses benefiting from investments aimed at dismantling barriers for aspiring entrepreneurs. First on our list is the food and beverage sector, featuring Infuse Afro Fusion, owned by Munah Slopidoe. Influenced by her West African heritage, Munah’s menu merges traditional African dishes with Caribbean flavors, enticing the Greater Lowell community. Signature dishes include Egusi soup, fufu, and a delightful Ghanaian rice dish called Drama Queen. Meanwhile, at The Pearl, a Brightstar restaurant led by Mika and Malik Winder, Southern seafood blends with global inspirations, enriched by their culinary travels. Former NFL star Ty Law now ventures into entrepreneurship with his vodka brand, Corvus, emphasizing the importance of supporting Black-owned products to foster generational wealth within the community. These businesses are laying foundational support, showcasing a blend of flavor and culture that resonates with their clients.