Pop-up market celebrates local Black businesses, cultural heritage – The Independent Florida Alligator

Between the racks of earth-toned clothing and shelves of minimalist home decor of Anthropologie, six vendors sat at small folding tables scattered throughout the store. They were eagerly greeting the patrons, inviting them to browse the selections of handmade jewelry, home baked cookies, organic jam and more displayed on vibrant tablecloths. While each of them offer something different, the one thing they have in common is being local Black-owned businesses.  Saturday’s Anthropologie Community Pop-up Market in Butler Town Center, at 3217 SW 35th Blvd., occurred from 12 to 4 p.m., with six vendors in attendance.  The vendors included Sugar Baby’s Cookies, Diasporic Pigments, My Soulful Intentions, author Danisha Huntley, Jayda’s Jam, and members of The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center. Danisha Huntley is a 25-year-old self-published author. Her children’s book, “Lost Land,” follows the story of a young Black girl.  As a staff member for an after-school program at Millhopper Montessori School, Huntley said reading her book to children is one of her favorite parts of being an author. “I love seeing them get excited about the book and relating to the characters,” she said. “I want children to know that they are cherished, encouraging them to embrace their...