In a backstage gathering that included every member of the “Brother” team, Virgo expressed the impact of a film that chooses to centre the culturally diverse neighbourhood east of Toronto, showcasing hangouts such as barbershops, parks and dance halls.

Source: https://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/ontario-news/clement-virgos-film-brother-wins-a-record-12-canadian-screen-awards/

Many of us engaged in conversations or, better yet, flat-out arguments in barbershops, on street corners, in alleys, and at backyard barbecues on how the NFL had now proven to us that it was the greatest plantation in sports.

Source: https://thyblackman.com/2023/10/02/african-american-community-is-colin-kaepernicks-nfl-plea-betrayal-or-brilliance/

The renovated permanent exhibition space at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock, AR will share with visitors the importance of barbershops and beauty salons to African American communities.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chaddscott/2023/11/30/mosaic-templars-cultural-center-shares-stories-of-african-american-experience-from-little-rock-ar/

This has led to a rapid increase in the number of establishments in businesses like nail salons, barbershops, and food trucks.

Source: https://247wallst.com/special-report/2023/06/01/50-most-successful-small-businesses-to-start-in-america/