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Over two years ago, on Juneteenth, HYFIN played its first tune—Al Jarreau’s “Milwaukee”—signaling its commitment to celebrating and elevating Black culture. Since our founding, HYFIN has continued to deepen its local roots, forge new partnerships, and broaden its reach, serving as a dynamic example of what innovative public media can accomplish. Since our founding, HYFIN has experimented with fresh programming strategies, expanded our audience to roughly 10,000 cumulative listeners, and reached a remarkable milestone: an average weekly listener session length nearing ten hours by May. We pushed beyond genre constraints, placing Black rock artists alongside hip-hop innovators and weaving South African Amapiano into jazz. Our audience responded enthusiastically, affirming HYFIN’s guiding principle: We don't do it if it doesn’t serve the local Black community. Equally important was HYFIN’s offline presence. We hit the streets, sponsoring and attending local events—from Juneteenth celebrations to “Heal the Hood”—making the station a familiar face in the city. We launched the “Latest and Greatest” monthly event series, hosted the Blackity Black Holiday Market supporting 60 local businesses, and introduced branded collaborations like our Juneteenth-inspired HYFIN-aded beverage with Soul Brew Kombucha and the “Don’t Kill My Vibe” Hibiscus Ale with Chicago's Funkytown Brewery. These ventures were not just about promotion; they directly invested in local entrepreneurship and built an ecosystem that fosters growth, pride, and creative possibility. Our inaugural Anti-Gala fundraiser exceeded expectations, bringing together politicians, community leaders, and emerging creatives in an Afrofuturism-inspired atmosphere. Partnerships with organizations like 37 Oaks, Operation HOPE, and Shopify’s One Million Black Businesses Initiative further underscored HYFIN’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurs in tangible ways—offering resources, training, and opportunities far beyond traditional radio. As HYFIN looks ahead, our successes—measured not only in listener stats and event attendance but also in trust, recognition, and authentic engagement—present a valuable model for legacy public media stations nationwide. By investing in local creatives, championing Black talent, and meeting audiences on their own terms, HYFIN demonstrates that public media can evolve. It can embrace digital platforms, produce meaningful community experiences, and uplift new voices to become a resonant cultural force. Since our founding, we have seen what’s possible when a platform is designed to serve its community first: celebrating heritage, cultivating future leaders, and building a sustainable path forward—tune by tune, event by event, and partnership by partnership.

We’ve heard your feedback loud and clear Spill the Beans community!   In case you missed our great news- We are moving house to…..Halifax HQ (London)   💷 £5M+ venue   🧑🏿🤝🧑🏿100 capacity   🏢Central London location     This will allow   🛍Brand Showcase: Immerse yourself in the stories of each brand, creating excitement and discovery that keeps retailers coming back for more.   💡Innovation Hub: Retailers can explore innovative products and trends firsthand, gaining valuable insights and inspiration to enhance their product offerings and delight their customers.   👀 Spacious Setting: Venue offers space for retailers to explore and engage with a diverse range of products, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for discovering new brands.     We saw the looks on (Buyers) guests faces (lack of space), Limited seating etc, “Why this BLACK kid invite us to the GHETTO”- that’s all we could afford at the time 🤔   Big up Lloyds Banking Group George Taylor, Rakesh (Rax) Kalia, Neil Bland for the support looking forward to this partnership   📌P.S. Heart goes out to the venues, sponsors, people who ignored our invites and rejected us in the early days…. Scared of backing a Black event…it gets like that people!   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👋I’m Colin, aka (“the food scene’s Kanya King”) a London-based food and drink Content Creator🧙 📚Helping foodie brands promote themselves via storytelling. 💻Connecting foodie brands with their target audiences via social media 🗣 Wanna chat? 📲Connect with me, and we can talk about your projects😁

Check out this article on my new friend LaToya Davis and her business, The Black Opulence Xperience!

https://lnkd.in/em7vYpHB This is not correct. I lived in France for many years and while there are racial issues, like anywhere, Serena Williams being black was not why she was refused service. You need to understand (and respect) the culture and their restaurant system. In France, especially Paris, there are restaurant rules. 1. It doesn't matter who you are or how wealthy or famous you are. Walk-ins and last minute requests, especially at high end restaurants, rarely if ever happen. They have a very strict reservation system, booked months in advance. Last minute requests and walk ins are not encouraged. 2. Yes, there may be an exception, if you know the chef or owner, but even then, don't count on it. 3. Even if it looks empty, they probably have reservations and are keeping the table free for it. If they take pity and accept you as a walk in, you will be told that you must vacate by xx time before the reservation arrives. This is not negotiable. If you haven't already, watch Emily in Paris. From the first episode, it captured many of my expat experiences in France. PS, this is written with full respect for all races (my son is bi-racial) and the French (my heart's home where I lived for 8 years).

For those who celebrate today's date: "Top o' the mornin' to ya!", etcetera. For those who don't: get a grip! - and monitor the Diageo share price. If it was good enough for Laurel and Hardy back in the day (see image, below) maybe we should all risk it and give The Black Stuff a go, on Saint Patrick's very own special day. After all, what could possibly go wrong? 🐍 ☘ Answers on a (beer-stained) postcard, please. Or in the Comments section, below. Prizes are on offer for the best entries. Image: All-time comedy greats, Eric and Ernie, enjoying a Guinness in the pub with their other partners - Ireland, 1952. Before Interior Design was invented, apparently. Callum Harney, Jemima Harney, Kevin Harney, Kevin Harney (yes, there's more than one!), Michael Harney, Sarah Harney, Meghan Harney, Austin Harney, Bernard Shannon, Mark Sandys, Rosalind Healy, Julie Bramham, Patrick Seymour, Terry Murphy, Charles Ireland, Spencer Garner, Jon Bradshaw, Allen Gibbons, Tony Martin, John Devonport, John Kemp, Andy Jinman, James Mansfield, Michael Fagan, Allan Fields, Shelley Black MBA, Brian Moore, Steven Perry, Mark Hopes, Jimmy Haughey, Aoife Small, Steve Stringer, Leo Addis, Eamon Prunty, Shaun Bye, Emma White, Andrew Curran, Sarah Scammell... and many, many more - but it turns out there's actually a "mentions" limit on LinkedIn! Who even knew?

Meet T.J. King of Artist CTRL Music LLC! Learn more about how he's bridging the gap between creatives and business for #NationalBlackBusinessMonth.

Is authenticity the key to a business’ success? In today's competitive landscape, having a great idea or product is no longer enough. Authenticity can make the difference between a thriving business and a not so thriving one. I believe being a brand that people believe in is essential for growth and success. In today’s episode of "James Reed: all about business," I had the pleasure of chatting with Philip and Molly King, the father-daughter duo behind Ireland’s beloved family-run festival “Other Voices”. What began in a small church in Dingle, County Kerry has blossomed into a globally renowned, highly anticipated event, which has featured music legends like Kae Tempest, Arlo Parks and Amy Winehouse. Tune in now to explore the dynamics of working with family whilst leveraging digital media to rebrand and allow growth. #lovemondays #lifeatreed #improvinglivesthroughwork #PhilCo #since1960 #OtherVoices #Dingle #Kerry

🏳️🌈 "I will decline if I feel like brands are just using me to tick a box for Pride or Black History Month" - Will Njobvu ⭐ Key marketing days in the calendar present both an opportunity and a challenge for companies and creators - avoid them and you miss a crucial commercial window but celebrating them the right way is becoming increasingly tricky 🛍 Black Friday, for example, when so many are looking to shop, is a moment brands cannot afford to miss but is also criticised for promoting overconsumption and anti-sustainable messaging ❌ When it comes to Pride or Black History Month, many creators object to what they consider to be a tokenistic gesture ✨ So how can companies improve their work around these key events? Dina Zubi spoke to Stripe & Stare's Katie Lopes, Kai Collective's Fisayo Longe, Bianca-Francesca Foley, Dom Lawrence and Venetia La Manna about what brands should do 🔗 For all the insights, see the free-to-read article on CORQ., linked below!

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday dedicated to the end of slavery and the liberation, culture, and freedom of African Americans in United States history. Black entrepreneurs, distillers, mixologists, and innovators have made rippling impacts on the beverage industry for as long as we've known, and commemorating their legacy is especially important for today's holiday. Check out this article we wrote for Juneteenth in 2022, spotlighting five Black innovators in the Beverage Industry. Cheers to education, history, and the continuing fight for equity!

We’re standing on business when it comes to Black brands. Here’s a guide on how you can too! 🌍✨ Want to become a part of our village? Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gMwurnvy #BlackBusinessMonth