For decades, 75th Street has been home to a thriving stretch of Black-owned businesses. Within a one to two-mile stretch, 75th has nearly 40 Black-owned businesses, including local staples such as Lem's Bar-B-Q, Brown Sugar Bakery, Soul Veg City, The 50 Yard Line and KMT Health Food Store, all within walking distance of one another. … Continued

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