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OPRAH MAGAZINE 8.27.20

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125 Black-Owned Bookstores in America That Amplify the Best in Literature

— McKenzie Jean-Philippe

THE PITCH KC 7.28.22

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Co-owner of Bliss Books & Wine spills on the challenges and joys of launching a family business

— Lauren Textor

IN KANSAS CITY 7.22.22

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Books and Wine Make the Perfect Pairing at New Bookstore Coming to Midtown

— Emily Laptad

STARTLAND NEWS 6.29.22

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Top emerging business finds its bliss as city uncorks bookstore's ability to serve wine

— Channa Steinmetz

MISSOURI BUSINESS ALERT 6.9.22

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From clicks to bricks, with wine: Sisters set for new chapter of KC business

— Grace Nieland

STARTLAND NEWS 4.27.22

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Three-way tie: Public vote mixes 'Fan Favorite' small business honors between meals and more

— Startland News Staff

41 ACTION NEWS 3.28.22

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Kansas City Facebook group 'InnovateHER' works to empower women entrepreneurs

— Megan Abundis

MISSOURI BUSINESS ALERT 2.23.22

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'An absolute grind': Two years into pandemic, Black entrepreneurs reflect

— Kelly Dereuck

41 ACTION NEWS 2.6.22

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KC Black Owned, Black female entrepreneurs urge community to support Black businesses all year

— Leslie DelasBour

VOYAGE KC 11.17.21

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2021Meet La'Nae Robinson of Bliss Books & Wine

— Local Stories

NPR 5.21.21

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Checking In With Black Bookstores Nearly A Year After 2020's Book Boom On Racism

— Ari Shapiro, Amy Isackson, Jason Fuller

VISIT KC 4.26.21

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Bookstores with Unique Backstories

— Visit Kc

MY MODERN MET 4.23.21

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18 of the Best Independent Bookstores to Visit Across the United States

— Madeleine Muzdakis

41 ACTION NEWS 4.22.21

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Kansas City Black-owned small business owners discuss solutions about pandemic-fueled struggles

— Nick Starling

MUG.NEWS 4.19.21

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Startup Spotlight!

— Kaitlyn Claeys

IN KANSAS CITY 3.8.21

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Celebrate International Women's Day By Supporting These Local Women-Run Businesses

— Michael Mackie

ANDREWS MCMEEL UNIVSERAL 2.15.21

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Bliss Books & Wine encourages the community to 'Read, Sip & Relax'

— Andrews McMeel Universal

41 ACTION NEWS 2.9.21

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Amplifying Black Authors: 41 Action News Staff Picks

— SyKnese Fields

THE NELLE 1.7.21

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS: BLISS BOOKS & WINE + A PLAYLIST

— Maggie Laubscher

STARTLAND NEWS 11.28.20

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Partners in page turning: Sisters unwind with cigar bar-style concept for wine-loving readers

— Austin Barnes

KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION 11.17.20

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The doors will not be closed on Black entrepreneurs

— Anne Kniggendorf

MADE IN KC EXPLORE 8.25.20

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Profile: Bliss Books & Wine

— Anna Petrow

BLACK VIBES & WINE PODCAST 7.12.20

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— Black Vibes & Wine

MIDWEST LIVING 7.11.20

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Black-Owned Bookstores Step Into the Spotlight

— Alicia Underlee Nelson

THE NELLE 6.19.20

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"It's Juneteenth! We are spending it buying, sharing and advocating in support of Black-owned businesses. Coined 'New Black Friday,' the initiative is meant to lift up and spread awareness for Black-owned businesses. Check out their Instagram account for more details and scroll down for some local shops to support."

— Maggie Laubscher

LAUNCHCRATE PODCAST 10.30.19

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Podcast Season 5 Ep. 6: A Novel Outing

— LaunchCrate Publishing