Discussing African American Entrepreneurship

Wed Feb 04 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-06:00

Raleigh Library - Memphis Public Libraries | Memphis

Tri-State Defender
Publisher/HostTri-State Defender
Discussing African American Entrepreneurship
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The Community Forum will focus on entrepreneurship in Memphis and Shelby County. The event will take place on Wed, Feb 4, 6pm.
About this Event

The Tri-State Defender is hosting the “TSD in the Community Entrepreneurship Forum,” inviting the community to hear directly from local business owners.

The panel will include:

  • Alandas Dobbins, CEO/Owner, Oteka Technologies
  • Jozelle Booker, President, MMBC Continuum
  • Kevin Kolhelm, CEO/Owner, Groovy Greyhound Coffee & Creamery
  • Cheonshae Brown, CEO/Owner, Little Scholars Academy Horn Lake MS

The discussion will be led by Lori Spicer Robertson.


This TSD In The Community is sponsored by The Tri-State Defender.


About The Tri-State Defender

The Tri-State Defender (TSD) is one of the longest, continuously published newspapers in the South that caters to the news and information needs of the African American community. In January 2024, TSD transitioned to a digital format to keep readers informed quickly as news hits that affects the community. First published November 1, 1951, the weekly newspaper has been an anchor element in the multi-platform delivery of news and information. TSDMemphis.com is now the primary source for news along with the TSD Daily Digital and social media platforms. To learn more about The Tri-State Defender, visit www.tri-statedefender.com.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Raleigh Library - Memphis Public Libraries, 3452 Austin Peay Highway, Memphis, United States

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