‘We got each other’s backs’ | Black State Fair back up and running after devastating storm [Video]

MINNEAPOLIS — For the past five years, the Black Entrepreneurs State Fair has been more than just a place for Black-owned businesses to do business.

“It’s a huge networking opportunity,” said Mariah Brown, owner of Dipped by Riah.

Brown said it’s helped her business connect with catering clients year-round.

“This has meant everything for me,” said business owner Patricia Reeves. “This is my first big vendoring event.” 

Reeves knew this would be a chance to spread the word about her business, Kindled Chakras.

“Kindled Chakras is here for healing — not just for my community, for everyone,” she said. 

Though to be fair, she didn’t expect that healing to be put to the test by a very sudden, very severe storm on Monday.

“The sky turned dark and the tent started flying,” Reeves said. “I heard one of the …