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Black-Owned Coffee Brand and a Local Café Making a Difference
When David Paul, a Black neurosurgery resident and the founder of Bold and Gritty, met Gavin Jenkins, the director of wholesale coffee purchasing at New City Café in Rochester, New York – they immediately connected over a shared interest in coffee and community development.
Rocket Fuel for Your Dreams
Recognizing the significance of being a Black physician, Italo eagerly sought acceptance into medical school – facing 144 rejection letters along the way. Never losing faith, he used the rejections as the “rocket fuel” he needed to explode towards his dreams.
A Voice for the Voiceless
DaLaun has reported from local protests sparked in response to the death of George Floyd. He was the first reporter to speak with the family of James Scurlock – a 22-year-old Black male – who was murdered by a white man while protesting racial injustice.
The story of every generation and every culture deserves to be told.
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