These Black-Owned Southern Coffee Shops Are Hubs for Inclusivity and Community

Kelundra Smith

Kelundra Smith is an arts & culture journalist, playwright and theater critic who has been writing about fascinating people and places for 10 years. Her mission is to connect people to cultural experiences and each other. Smith's work has appeared in The New York Times, ESPN, Food & Wine, Airbnb, American Theatre, Garden & Gun, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of the 2022 Atlanta Press Club Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture Reporting. She is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

These Black-Owned Southern Coffee Shops Are Hubs for Inclusivity and Community

In the multi-billion dollar coffee industry, these Black-owned coffee shops are giving back, one cup at a time.

April 11, 2023

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Kelundra Smith

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These Black-Owned Southern Coffee Shops Are Hubs for Inclusivity and Community

12 Lesser Known Black History Sites in the South to Visit