The Blackprint ICT In Wichita, Kansas, Has Become A Hub To Uplift Black-Owned Businesses

According to KSNW, The Blackprint ICT has become a beacon of support for Black entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. It fosters economic empowerment and community engagement by providing a platform for these Black-owned businesses to showcase their products and services. Taha Hayes, The Blackprint’s owner, shared how she wanted to bring something new to the city and decided to open a shop where other Black business owners could feel at home. “It’s a hub to uplift Black-owned brands both nationally and locally,” Hayes told KSNW. “I’m just excited to bring something new and vibrant to Wichita, not only for the brands represented but for the community to support.” While Black-owned businesses are thriving in other communities, Hayes desired the same for Wichita and took action to effect change. “I thought, why we don’t have it? Why isn’t there one? So, I got to a point of why I don’t just create that space,” Hayes explained. So far, Black woman-owned businesses have set up shop in The Blackprint to display their brands. Naquela Pack, the owner of the Planted Tea Shop, launched her business through a social media post. “What tea shops do you go to, and are there any Black-owned tea...