We will be holding space together to showcase over 30 MN Black owned businesses at our first
Juneteenth Jubilee Bazaar. Join us to connect, shop and network at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
For the first time you will also be able to pick up your June-Freedom Day Box which will be released on the website June 1st.

DeAnna Perkins, a passionate community leader with the ability to motivate and inspire youth and indiviuals in indentifying thier hidden potentials. A mother, wife and friend that is a true asset to the Minneapolis community. When not working you can find her on a mountain bike, ski slope or horseback riding.

In 2012, DeAnna founded DAC Lifestyles, a non-profit with the ultimate goal of connecting community and resources. Intitatives that include developing and implementing meaningful programminng for youth and adults. She likes to call it "Filling in the Gap" programming.

DeAnna is a North High Alumni and a dedicated swimmer. She is very passionate about providing opportunites for neighborhood youth and families to have access to pools, swimming lessons and water safety programming. She believes that swimming can be the introduction to "water" Health, enviroment, fitness, careers and basic life skills.

DeAnna has a facemask and programming information featured in the box. MN Black Box will donating a percentage of the February raffle to DAC Lifestyle's programming.

It has been a great learnring experience to curate boxes for several Minneosta corporations. Every opportunity created a space for us to learn and grow as a company.

Thank you Nicole Norfleet for sharing our story

MNBlackBox would like to thank Black Women's Health Alliance for their partnership and support.
Our cooperative work and commitment to Black Econoimcs aligns. This relationship represents both local and national businesses with a promotional platform. Visit the BEE Marketplace to find over 20 Black Entrepenuer women in business.