Black Business Minute: Swanky Lady Couture

Swanky Lady Couture has been in business since 2008, offering fashion you can't find anywhere else. WWJ's Vickie Thomas has more in today's Black Business Minute.

Black Business Minute : Detroit Originals

Detroit Originals was created "For Those Who Love The City." Detroit Originals seeks to allow you to express your love for the City of Detroit with style and fashion. WWJ's Vickie Thomas has more. (Credit: Getty)

Black Business Minute: Zella's Bakery

Affectionately named after their late grandmother, Ozella Germaine. Ozella set the standard with preparing quality, gourmet desserts for family and friends. (Credit: WWJ)

Black Business Minute: The Mushroom Angel Company

Their mission is to create whole foods made from mushrooms that cut and bite like meat, but taste like veggies. WWJ's Vickie Thomas has more. 

Black Business Minute: Freda's Soup Kitchen

A son's persistence pays off for his mom. Cathy Wilkins has her son to thank with the opening of Freda's Soup Kitchen in Eastern Market. WWJ's Vickie Thomas has more. (Credit: WWJ)

Black Business Minute: Home Sweet Home Authentically Homemade Cupcakes

This business started in the kitchen. WWJ's Vicky Thomas spoke with Home Sweet Home Authentically Homemade Cupcakes, which started in 2016. (Credit: WWJ)

Black Business Minute: Drone Apprenticeship Program

In partnership with Detroit PAL, the Drone Apprenticeship Program is an introductory program geared to expose students on how drones are used in construction, cinematography, mapping, and emergency preparedness. WWJ's Vickie Thomas has more. 

Black Business Minute: The Warren Cafe

Opened in 2022, The Warren Cafe in Detroit is a rare instance of a business being founded BECAUSE of the pandemic. WWJ's Vickie Thomas has more. (Credit: WWJ)

A local school teacher scratches his way to success in the mobile DJ business

Booker McClain used to be your average English teacher. That is until he became DJ B.A. Boogie and started Roseland Entertainment. On a new Black Business Minute, WWJ's Vickie Thomas chronicles McClain's journey from the classroom to the DJ booth. 

Black Business Minute: Flo Boutique Detroit

Located in Detroit's midtown, Flo Boutique Detroit sells a little bit of everything. WWJ's Vickie Thomas has more.