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| Quentin “Q” Jones (General Motors), co-owners of TAGS Boutique Peaches Chin & Kandi Burress, David Karaunga (Ivory Chevrolet), Maggie Anderson (The Empowerment Experiment), & Regina Byrd (Byrd Consulting Group) |
| Complete Photo gallery from this event |
In an effort to promote the financial enrichment of the black community, Empowerment Experiment founder Maggie Anderson hosted a packed event at Kandi Burruss’ TAGS Boutique in Atlanta. With the support of distinguished African American sponsors, the cognac tasting and networking event underscored the need for black consumers to support black products.
“Other communities support each other, it’s time for us to support ourselves,” said David Karaunga, the owner of Ivory Chevrolet in Union City, Ga.
The elegant venue was standing room only as guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres (compliments of Buckhead Epicurean, an African American-owned catering company) while networking with black business owners and supporters. The party simply encouraged people to make conscious decisions about where they open their wallets.
The EE Foundation reasons that our neighborhoods are economically deprived because we don’t use our buying power to support African American-owned businesses. TAGS Boutique offers the perfect example of why we should support black-owned businesses. The stylish fashion pieces are reasonably priced (all women’s items under $100) and with our support will continue to bring our community quality goods at a fair price.
Guests also entered raffles to win luxury prizes like African American-owned Pour Moi Cognac or Patron Tequila, and even the chance to drive a Corvette Grand Sport for a week. With fancy cars, stylish clothes, and free-flowing cognac, the event proved consumers can buy black and still enjoy a fabulous life.
Go to eefortomorrow.com for more information on the foundation and how you can help.
–archel bernard
