Your Business and The Wall Street Journal news for Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Your Business and The Wall Street Journal news for Tuesday, May 17, 2022. McDonald’s told Putin and Russia “bye.” After 30 years in Russia, they have had enough. McDonald’s said “y’all are wrong for what you’re doing in Ukraine!” JetBlue was trying to be nice and buy Spirit Airlines but Frontier Airlines said “nah, Playah!…

Support Black-Owned Candle Companies

My trip to Bath and Body Works helped me to realize that we often forget about Black-Owned businesses. This is my tribute to them. Buy a black-owned candle rather than participating in the prostituting of Black culture at big box stores. Here are some candle companies I found! Eminence Candles Noir Lux Candles FORVR Mood…

It’s Black Business Thursday: Maestro Coffee

This year, I’m committed to support Black entrepreneurs. I respect the courage it takes to thrive and persevere in our business and political culture. So, I’m putting my money where my mouth is. This week, I went to Maestro Coffee in the Natomas area of Sacramento. It’s a quiet, relaxing atmosphere with convenient hours and…