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As National Black Business Month comes to an end, many are hoping the support won’t. There has been a growing movement to boost support for black-owned businesses amid a surge in demonstrations for social change.

This week, we explored some of the hurdles black-owned businesses have faced and how communities have stepped up to help.

Planted on the corner of U St. for the last 75 years, is a dream fulfilled for the late William and Winifred Lee, a Black couple who started the historic Lee’s Flower and Card Shop in 1945. The couple had vision to build wealth for their family and spread joy throughout the community through the beauty of flowers.

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