Supporting Black Dollars and Businesses in Jackson, Miss.

Jackson’s historic black business district that has suffered from flight and decay in recent decades.

Johnny T's is on the corner of Dr. Jessie Mosley Drive, named after the founder of The Negro in Mississippi Historical Society.

John Tierre is the owner of Johnny T’s, an upscale bar and bistro on Farish Street in the site of a historic black nightclub.

Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann talking with YMP students. Hosemann offered suggestions for new business owners to go to his office’s Y’all Business site for guidance on where and how to start a business.

Maati Joan Prim greets visitors to Marshall’s Music & Bookstore on Farish Street with a warm, enthusiastic hug, making them feel welcome from the start.

Farish Street's Marshall’s Music & Bookstore, specializing in educational and history books, is owned by Maati Joan Prim. Prim is an example of a longtime business owner on Farish Street.

David Mosley, who likes to go by Mr. D-Meezy, has been a member of the the Respect Our Black Dollars group since its beginning in 2012.