After 11 Years In Prison, He Opened NYC’s First Black Owned Vegan Donut Shop
February 7, 2026
We're breaking down how a formerly incarcerated Black entrepreneur defied the odds, entered the vegan food industry, and launched a donut business that’s flipping gentrification on its head. From entrepreneurship and second chances to Black-owned business ownership in New York City, this story is about resilience, vision, and rewriting the narrative.