“We’re Here and We’re Thriving”

“We’re Here and We’re Thriving”

Black San Diego by Charmane M. Perry, PhD
S1 · E1
May 19, 2026
12:40

Episode notes

Black San Diego is a podcast that explores experiences of being Black in San Diego and how Black people living in San Diego create and maintain community. In this episode, Renee White, owner of Royal Creations Beauty Supply & Salon, discusses growing up Black in San Diego, building community through business ownership and social networks, and creating spaces where Black people can feel seen and connected. Renee also reflects on the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses, community events, and the ways Black San Diegans continue to build community in a city where the Black population is small but thriving.

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Keywords

Beauty Supply Stores
Black Entrepreneurship
Community Building
Black Hair Culture
Black Women Entrepreneurs
Hair Care
Black Identity
Black Cultural Spaces
San Diego Culture
Black-Owned Businesses