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The BIMA initiative will provide subsidized membership to A2IM as well as networking, mentorship and other opportunities to Black-owned labels and businesses.
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has announced the fellows for its first-ever Black Independent Music Accelerator (BIMA) program, a fellowship grant initiative benefitting Black voices in the indie music community that was first unveiled in January.
Fellows selected for the 2021 BIMA program are, in alphabetical order: 180 Proof, Art Vs Transit, Build Your Own Dreams, Carnelian Productions, Chaos Club Entertainment, The Clarion Group, Creambridge, Doite Media, Electric Train Records, First One Up, glbl wrmng, Hutton Records, I Am Leven, Jazz Is Dead, JT Entertainment, Lauretta Records, Live TMG, Never Normal Records, Para Music Group, ProSound Media, SaulPaul Productions, Sending You Creative Entertainment, Sonnig Records, SpacedOut Studios Entertainment, Stay Solid Entertainment, Suckas C
Five Black businesses making a difference in their communities and thriving despite COVID-19 By April Siese
February 24, 2021 / 6:02 AM / CBS News
When Jailaih Gowdy celebrated her birthday last year on June 2 – Blackout Tuesday – she wished for a business: A market with nutrition and education in mind, meant to serve the New Orleans community via a network of Black business owners. Less than a year later, that dream was not only realized, but has grown into something even bigger. For Us, By Us Market in New Orleans, Louisiana, is somewhat akin to a farmers market. Operating on the last Saturday of each month, vendors include Black farmers and Black-owned businesses. Speakers such as local political candidates come to make their case. Family activities abound, including a mobile petting zoo. The market offers robust brunch options featuring vegan items sure to delight even the most persnickety carnivore. A Black-owned urgent care center sets up sho