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First Black Owned Bread Company Started By 3 Kenwood Academy Graduates Giving Back To South Side Community

"It took 100 years for Black people to be part of this industry," Charles Alexander said of the Black Bread Company.

The company launched last February to commemorate Black History Month.
The company launched last February to commemorate Black History Month. (CBS)

CHICAGO (CBS) — Some businesses are about more than making money -- they're about giving back to the communities.

That's the case with the first-ever Black-owned slice bread company that was started by a group of friends from right here in Chicago.

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