The plight of African Americans in the realms of business and technology is one rife with narratives of inequality and glass ceilings. However, 21st Century technology has empowered black entrepreneurs with the ability to create more opportunity for themselves. These seven young black entrepreneurs are blazing a trail of their own and writing a new narrative of ownership and financial freedom:
Kevin “Unkle Scooty” Hallums — Premium Co. / Diet Starts Monday
The streetwear industry is defined by a formula of exclusivity, high quality production and function in fashion design. Brands like Stussy and Supreme have established themselves as staples of the gritty underground, while designers like Givenchy and Raf Simons have taken the streetwear aesthetic to Paris. In the midst of it all, Washington DC may not seem like a hotbed for high end streetwear but the District’s own Kevin “Unkle Scooty” Hallums has put his stamp on the streetwear world with Premium Co. Contributing to product design, brand management, marketing and retail placements, Scooty brings a wealth of value to the table as an experienced terrestrial marketer with the popular Rock Creek Social Club. Scooty assisted Davin Gentry (Owner & Lead Designer ), Tyler Hundley (Owner and Logistics Lead), and Pete Forester (Publicist), with bringing their brand to the world recently with digital…