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Tolsa, Oklahoma, 1921.

The epitome of black community and black excellence.

Up until now, it was perhaps the greatest black-owned community

ever established on United States soil.

Until it wasn't.

What once was over 30 square blocks of black-owned businesses

and generational wealth ready to be passed down for the next century

was destroyed over the course of 48 hours, all because of a lie.

I'm Andre, and this is the Redacted History Podcast.

Today's episode discusses the importance of black-owned businesses,

so I wanted to highlight a business that I think is pretty special.

Melanany Collectik is a small online stationary shop

that puts emphasis on the black and fantastical world

that already exists in the world they are trying to create.

They currently have a Kickstarter campaign going,

trying to get the creation of their everyday Eda bags funded,

and the campaign is almost complete.

These leather bags are small, compact, and stylish,

and can be used as carrying bags or pencil pouches.

Check the link in the description to see how you can contribute

and to check out their business.

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