Black Owned Business Block Party

Civil right group DONT SLEEP hosted the Black Owned Business Block Party on Aug. 7 at Flanner House.

The event featured more than 140 businesses offering products and services in areas such as health, clothing, insurance and beauty. In addition to shopping, the block party had a Kidz Zone, back-to-school giveaway, vaccine clinic and the Sound Check Connect Experience, which includes activities and presentations such as a scavenger hunt, business panel and musical and dance performances.