SACRAMENTO – In celebration of Black Business Month, Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita is recognizing four black-owned businesses from the 21st Senate District: Belizean Jamaican Cuisine, Morgan’s Naturals, TaxTackTics and CTM Connections.
“Recognizing local job creators during Black Business Month is a fantastic opportunity to spotlight the good work done by the businesses in our own neighborhoods,” said Wilk. “From serving up delicious and savory Jamaican dishes to helping residents with tax planning and bookkeeping services, these job creators have made it their business to be the best for our community. It was a tough choice, but I have the honor of selecting four outstanding black-owned entrepreneurs who embody a passion and love for our community. Congrats to you all!”
There is much to celebrate in August as families enjoy the last of the summer days before students return to the classrooms and vacation days are over. In 2004, entrepreneur Frederick E. Jordan partnered with another executive to start this annual event known as Black Business Month, which is a month-long celebration to acknowledge and appreciate black-owned job creators in California. The Golden State has 2.6 million black-owned businesses and the purpose of National Black Business Month is to highlight and empower Black business owners.
Small businesses make up 99.8% of all California businesses, accounting for 7 million employees across the state. Of California’s 4.1 million small businesses, 1.2 million are minority-owned, and call home the 21st Senate District home.
There were an estimated 134,567 Black or African American-owned businesses with $133.7 billion in annual receipts, 1.3 million employees and about $40.5 billion in annual payroll. About 29.5% (39,705) of these businesses were in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector.
Senator Wilk celebrates this month by recognizing the following black-owned businesses that have made tremendous contributions with their long-time presence. The following job creators are recognized:
Belizean Jamaican Cuisine – Owners, Ronald Rowland and Sheridan Ramirez
Located in Palmdale, Belizean Jamaican Cuisine is dedicated to serving delicious Central American Caribbean food. Whether you’re joining us for lunch or dinner, our menu features an extensive list of Jamaican food that you are sure to love! We are confident that there is something on our menu that you’ll enjoy!
Morgan’s Naturals – Owner, Ashakia Morgan
Located in Lancaster, Morgan’s Naturals focuses on hair growth products are soft and gentle for use on all hair, including men, small children and all ethnicities wanting to give their hair strength and length! Morgan’s Naturals all natural hair care products are to stimulate hair growth using only natural oils. Morgan’s Naturals heals damaged hair back to strong and healthy, while enhancing hair growth and scalp care. Morgan’s Naturals will keep the scalp healthy and clean by eliminating dandruff and flakiness. Morgan’s Naturals have knowingly treated shredding postpartum hair, have thickened thinning hair due to medical conditions such as Lupus, Alopecia, thyroid disorders and psoriasis that causes hair loss.
TaxTackTics and CTM Connections – Owner, Christina Martin
The dual businesses are based in Lancaster and is operated by Christina. TaxTackTics is a tax planning, filing and advisory firm educating taxpayers how to avoid overpaying in taxes. Meanwhile, CTM Connections specializes in helping entrepreneurs with business formations, bookkeeping services and other business compliance advisory services. We offer ongoing business development workshops for new business owners.
Scott Wilk Senator represents the 21st Senate District which includes the Antelope, Santa Clarita and Victor Valleys.
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, in celebration of Women’s History Month, is recognizing SchlickArt Photography and Video, a woman-owned business, as the 21st Senate District Small Business of the Month, as well as several well-known female community leaders.
In honor of Black History Month, California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is pleased to recognize several prominent Black community leaders and organizations who are making a difference across Senate District 21.
Comment On This Story
COMMENT POLICY: We welcome comments from individuals and businesses. All comments are moderated. Comments are subject to rejection if they are vulgar, combative, or in poor taste.
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.
California State University, Northridge’s Department of Theatre will host Native Voices, the only professional theatre company in the United States devoted to bringing Indigenous playwrights, 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, to perform “To Indigeneity and Beyond!”
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced that Anthony Eslao, a senior at Golden Valley High School, has been awarded the distinguished California Scholarship Federation Seymour Award. Additionally, Matthew Thomas De Guzman, also from Golden Valley, has been recognized as a Seymour Award finalist.
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo’s bill, D-Chatsworth, the Expediting State Housing Permits Act (AB 301) was passed as part of a major package of housing legislation aimed at tackling the state’s housing crisis.
The Department of Water Resources conducted the all-important April snow survey on Wednesday, April 2, the fourth measurement of the season at Phillips Station.
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale invites you to an elegant evening of wine, dinner and song atthe annual Cabaret & Cabernet benefit “The Beat Goes On,” on Saturday, April 26, 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
For the third year in a row, The Master's University's basketball player Kaleb Lowery has been named an NAIA All-American, this time on the First Team.
Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, has announced the launch of its 2025 Brand Boost Guide which offers tips, guidance and resources to support dietary supplement brands in identifying potential sales growth and risk management strategies.
The Master's University men's volleyball team completed the sweep of its old rival with a 25-11, 25-21, 25-19 controlling of the Arizona Christian Firestorm Saturday afternoon, March 29 in Glendale, Arizona.
Arbor Day is more than just a celebration, it’s a commitment to our future. Every year, communities across the world come together to plant trees, promote environmental stewardship and enhance the landscapes that make our cities and towns more beautiful and livable.
Among several important issues presented at its Tuesday, April 8 regular board meeting, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will hear recommendations on establishing a unified permitting authority for the Altadena One-Stop Recovery Permitting Center relating to properties impacted by the Eaton Fire.
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative that highlights the dangers of distracted driving and promotes safer driving habits.
One of the things that makes the city of Santa Clarita such a great place to live, work and play, is the wide range of amenities we offer our community.
Los Angeles Health Services has released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of exemplary achievements in patient care, innovation, and community health.
American Sports Entertainment Company and the LA Kings, collectively referred to as JV Ice at The Cube, are seeking proposals to license restaurant and bar space at The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, powered by FivePoint Valencia.
The College of the Canyons Foundation will host its third annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, April 27, in the college’s West P.E. (WPEK) gymnasium, located on the Valencia campus.
The LA County Arts Internship Program will invest over $1.6 million to fund 228 university and community college internships, providing students with paid on-the-job experience in the arts and creative sector at over 170 nonprofit organizations starting this summer. Applications for interested students are open now.
SCV Water received three prestigious awards from the California Association of Public Information Officials at an awards luncheon on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
When Abraham Martinez-Peña enrolled at California State University, Northridge as a film major, he knew the path he set out for himself — to be a professional comedy writer for film and television — would not be an easy one. Hollywood’s hiring reputation was more “who you know,” than “what you can do.”
Tweet This
Facebook
Digg This
Bookmark
Stumble
RSS
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.
0 Comments
You can be the first one to leave a comment.