Detroit Honors Black History Month with Annual Black Business Crawl Spotlighting Local Enterprises

The City of Detroit Civil Rights, Inclusion, and Opportunity (CRIO) is stepping out this Friday for its Annual Black History Month Black Business Crawl. Locals are encouraged to join as they trek across Detroit, shining a spotlight on a slew of Black-owned businesses that are shaping the community. The event, which signals more than a mere celebration, is a nod to the entrepreneurial spirit thriving within the City’s African American demographic, according to the City of Detroit. Starting at 9 a.m. sharp, Detroiters can gather at the Detroit Rosa Coffee Shop to commence the tours of ingenuity and determination. This beacon of Black business is operated by Charity Dean, a woman who exemplifies the transition from public servant to business maven, as a former CRIO director turned CEO of Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance. The City announced the event on its website, laying out the day’s journey that includes stops at noteworthy local enterprises like DTown Vinyl and Art In Motion. Patrons can expect to experience the confluence of culture and commerce as they explore businesses stamped with CRIO’s seal of Certified Detroit through the Detroit Business Opportunity Program (DBOP). It’s more than just a day out on the town....