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Op-ed: When Black media becomes a gatekeeper instead of a home for Black businesses 

by BVNDecember 1, 2025December 1, 2025

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Chef Dorian Southall prepares to cater a private dining event in Los Angeles, CA.

Chef Dorian Southall is calling for cultural accountability and transparency from platforms that claim to support Black business, as he has experienced predatory practices and lack of follow-up after paying for exposure.

The post Op Ed: When Black Media Becomes a Gatekeeper Instead of a Home appeared first on Black Voice News.

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