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Mar 2, 2023 WBZ NewsRadio 1030
Shaleah Gilmer is profiled for building Black Owned Brockton from an Instagram page into Brockton’s first Black business advocacy organization. The reporting follows a tour of local businesses and highlights how the platform helps business owners get seen and connect with customers. The piece frames the work as storytelling with real local impact. (WBZ NewsRadio 1030)
Feb 4, 2022 Patch
Westgate Mall is set to host a Black History Month market with Black Owned Brockton connected to the planning. The write up points to a rotating mix of local small businesses offering items like art, apparel, beauty, and home decor. Black Owned Brockton is named as the organization helping bring the experience to the mall. (Patch)
Feb 2022 New England Development
Westgate Mall and Black Owned Brockton are named as working together on a Black History Month market. The release emphasizes a curated shopping experience featuring businesses of color and includes a quote from Shaleah Gilmer. The focus is on visibility and consistent support for local business owners. (New England Development)
Nov 26, 2021 The Enterprise
You shared a link to Enterprise News coverage tied to Westgate Mall and Small Business Saturday that references Black Owned Brockton
Nov 28, 2021 City of Brockton listing
A City of Brockton listing names Black Owned Brockton alongside a holiday market at Westgate Mall. It highlights the market dates and frames it as a space for local entrepreneurs to sell goods in a high traffic location. The mention shows the organization’s role in bringing shopping opportunities to local business owners. (brockton.ma.us)
Sep 2021 New England Development
Westgate Mall is described as partnering again with Black Owned Brockton for Melanin Essential Market II. The release points to a curated lineup of local entrepreneurs and includes a quote from Shaleah Gilmer about supporting local talent. The coverage reinforces Black Owned Brockton as the connector behind repeat market weekends. (New England Development)
Jun 8, 2021 The Boston Globe
The Melanin Essential Market at Westgate Mall is covered as a Juneteenth weekend market, with Black Owned Brockton connected through the news release referenced in the piece. The write up highlights a range of products from local businesses and provides the market hours across the weekend. The mention places Black Owned Brockton in regional coverage tied to Westgate Mall programming. (BostonGlobe.com)
Jun 2, 2021 Patch
Westgate Mall is announced as partnering with Black Owned Brockton for the Melanin Essential Market. The coverage notes more than 25 local entrepreneurs across categories like art, apparel, beauty, home goods, food, and gifts. Black Owned Brockton is described as a business advocacy organization launched in 2020. (Patch)
Jun 2021 New England Development
Westgate Mall and Black Owned Brockton are named as bringing the first Melanin Essential Market to the mall. The release lists product categories and includes a statement about supporting local entrepreneurs. It also describes Black Owned Brockton’s mission and early growth. (New England Development)
