Black businesses have long been a part of Birmingham’s fabric.

That includes those in the Historic 4th Avenue district—one of the oldest black business districts in the country. Today, it is composed of more than 50 Black-owned businesses and more than 20 Black property owners.

Every Friday in August, REV and Urban Impact Inc. will highlight a few of these businesses in honor of National Black Business Month as a part of Black Business Friday.

Also, Great Receipt Race Players will receive double points every Black Business Friday for submitting receipts from local Black businesses.

THE GREAT RECEIPT RACE

Here is the first round of wonderful 4th Avenue businesses you should get to know:

Etheridge Senior Car Wash

 

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Episode three of our Business Feature series highlights Etheridge Senior Car Wash; the only place in the district for all your car detailing needs. 🚘✊🏾

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Ferrill African Wear

 

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Meet Shirley Ferrill, one of 4th Ave’s amazing business owners. Her store is your one-stop shop for all dashikis, head wraps, kufis, face masks, and black pride apparel!

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Historic 4th Ave Shirts

 

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At Urban Impact we exist to highlight and celebrate our local black businesses. Check out our first business feature of the series!

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