Orlando Black History

Discover how Desmond A. Reid champions Black entrepreneurship through literacy and activism. Explore his fight for policy change and a legacy of empowerment. Read more.

DARE to Build Desmond A. Reid on Black Entrepreneurship, Policy Change, and the Power of Literacy

In an exclusive VOD Newz interview, DARE Bookstore founder Desmond A. Reid shares how determination, strategic planning, and an unwavering commitment to community helped him transform a home-based venture into a multi-million-dollar business despite major policy shifts that altered the course of Black entrepreneurship in New York City. Desmond A. Reid Sr. CEO of Desmond A. Reid Enterprises Desmond A. Reid, visionary founder of DARE Bookstore established a sanctuary for

Black Entrepreneurship

Knowledge Born Allah

Oct 183 min read

Display of the Negro Motorist Green Book at the Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture in Orlando, Florida, featuring 1940s travel guides and listings of safe hotels, restaurants, and businesses for Black travelers during the Jim Crow era.

Wells’ Built Museum Preserves Orlando’s Black History, Inspires Visitors to Become Storytellers

Negro Motorist Guide Exhibit Display At Wells' Built Museum ORLANDO, Fla. — Standing in the heart of Orlando’s historic Parramore...

Orlando History

Knowledge Born Allah

Aug 92 min read