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Local designer talks Charlotte’s fashion scene

Charlotte, and the culture at large, is in a “renaissance” of vintage fashion and a search for quality materials of years past, at least according to local stylist and entrepreneur Jaleak Gerlitzki. Gerlitzki is part of a blossoming fashion scene in the city: vintage reselling and personal styling. Saturdays are often populated by pop-up markets,…

Yelp’s ‘Black-Owned’ Tag Was Meant To Help — In Detroit, It’s Doing The Opposite, Finds Report

Cs news1 month ago03 mins

Yelp’s introduction of a “Black-owned” tag for its listings coincides with a decline in ratings for the Detroit area, according to a new report. The introduction of the tag seemingly increased visibility for Black-owned establishments, The Conversation reported. More reviews mentioning Black ownership were posted. Yet, the influx of reviews coincided with a reduction in…