The month of August provides an opportunity to celebrate National Black Business Month.

In Connecticut, Shop Black CT allows people to find Black-owned businesses while also connecting Black businesses with one another.

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Shop Black CT was founded by Sarah Heath in 2020; the site began with 150 businesses and has since grown to promote over 2,000 Black-owned businesses.

"We've heard from business owners that there has been an increase in sales, foot traffic, website traffic and also for businesses to connect with one another,” Heath said.

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Yvette Young with Shop Black CT said the website has also helped to

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