Author Archives: GFDI Team

About GFDI Team

Team of talented writers who have a passion for sharing, connecting and preserving the history and culture of the African diaspora.

Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila Announces 50 New Small Business Grants From the Coramino Fund in Partnership With The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (Lisc)

Posted on March 2, 2023 by GFDI Team

The Coramino Fund announces $500,000 in grants to 50 US small businesses—a new small business and entrepreneurship program led by LISC and funded by Gran Coramino Tequila—providing cash grants and resources to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs and small business owners  Gran Coramino® Tequila®, … Continue reading →

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Ketel One Botanical Kicks Off Festival Season with a Sensorial Homestay Giveaway at the Spritz Oasis in Palm Springs

Posted on March 1, 2023 by GFDI Team

Consumers can enter for a chance to win a VIP immersive music festival experience Ketel One Botanical is celebrating warmer days ahead and springtime’s most sought after occasion, festival season. Starting today, cocktail and music fans 25 and over can … Continue reading →

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Wetzel’s Pretzels Makes Franchise Ownership More Accessible for Women and Minorities Through Access to Equity Program

Posted on February 23, 2023 by GFDI Team

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is aiming to make franchise ownership more accessible for women and ethnic minorities. Through the creation of its Wetzel’s Pretzels Access to Equity Program, the brand strives to create a pathway to ownership, providing financial discounts, as well as educational … Continue reading →

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The PepsiCo Foundation and Doritos® SOLID BLACK® Invest in 16 Nonprofit Leaders for Black Changemakers Program

Posted on February 22, 2023 by GFDI Team

Selected participants will receive a $50,000 grant and leadership development training to further propel positive impact in their communities The PepsiCo Foundation and Doritos SOLID BLACK today announced 16 Black nonprofit leaders selected for the 2023 Black Changemakers program, a program developed … Continue reading →

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Underground Donut Tour Launches in Times Square

Posted on February 20, 2023 by GFDI Team

The World’s Best Donut Tour is launching their 3rd tour in the Big Apple the Underground Donut Tour, the World’s Best Donut Tour, is launching their next New York City tour in Times Square. The Underground Donut Tour has been running for 7 … Continue reading →

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