6:00 - 7:30
Azikiwee “Z” Anderson from Rize Up Sourdough discusses his inspiring journey of turning a pandemic hobby into a thriving bakery, and his commitment to uplifting the community through inclusivity. Anderson will be in conversation with Isaiah Powell from Dragonspunk.
Anderson, the founder of Rize Up, is a visionary entrepreneur. Through resilience and a passion for baking, Z has created a successful business that not only offers delicious and unique bread but also uplifts the community through inclusivity and sustainable practices.
Powell, founder of Dragonspunk, is dedicated to addressing a range of challenges, including food insecurity, urban blight, environmental injustice, soil depletion, carbon footprint reduction, community building and plant and animal habitat restoration.
Connect:
Rize Up Bakery - Website | Rize up Bakery - Instagram | Rize Up Bakery - Facebook
Small Business
Provide support to both aspiring and existing small business owners to boost their entrepreneurial skills and success.
More Than a Month: Black Interest
Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Black community.
More Than a Month recognizes important events in Black history, honors community and national leaders and fosters steps towards collective change. Programming features authors, poets and craft classes.