June 19th Event to Promote Black-Owned Businesses

Justina Perry, founder of the online site Buy Black NB, is continuing her work to promote Black and minority-owned businesses on the SouthCoast.

Her latest effort will take place on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Rotch-Jones-Duff House on County Street in New Bedford.

The Juneteenth celebration will include an outdoor vendors market to allow Black business owners a chance to meet the public and promote their products.

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Justina Perry spoke this week with Townsquare Sunday about the pop-up vendors market, the involvement of the Rotch-Jones-Duff House, and some future projects she's working on. Perry's interview can be heard here:

Townsquare Sunday is a weekly public affairs program highlighting individuals and organizations working to improve the quality of life in Greater New Bedford.

The program airs Sunday morning at 6 on 1420 WBSM. If you would like your organization featured on Townsquare Sunday, please contact the host at jim.phillips@townsquaremedia.com.