Giving back to the community: Ricky D’s“Why not motivate other people and build with people in the community?” Ricky Evans, the owner of Ricky D’s Rib Shack, told the News. Flags and pictures of historically Black colleges and universities hang on the restaurant’s walls — an homage to the institution that educated the owner, Ricky Evans. Ricky D’s Rib Shack is located on a Yale University property at Science Park and is run by Ricky Evans, a New Haven resident. Benton credits much of her businesses’ success to the widespread dialogue this summer about supporting Black business owners. During the pandemic, they raised $5 million for their Economic Justice Fund, which is intended to provide support to Black business owners and prospective homeowners around the city.

Source: Ethiopian News October 23, 2020 06:00 UTC