The holidays bring more than shopping lists and decorations, they bring an opportunity to strengthen the very community we live in. Every purchase has power. When you choose to shop local and support Black-owned businesses, you’re doing more than buying a gift, you’re investing in the success and livelihood of your neighbors. Your Money Stays in Queens When you shop small, more of your dollar stays in our community. It circulates through local families, reinvests in nearby sc

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