Advertisement for lecture by Bhagwan S. Gyanee
Newspaper clipping of an advertisement of lectures on "Asia -- Future Battleground" and "Creative Psychology: The Pattern of Self-Culture" by Bhagwan S. Gyanee.
Ganga Kaveri Bhagirathi Trust Flyer
Four-page pamphlet published by Ganga/Kaveri/Bhagirathi trust, an environmental activist group based in Flint, Michigan. It calls for action on water resource development and management in India, and details the projects being undertaken by the trust and how to take action.
Photographs of Tania Begum, Co-owner of Community Rx Pharmacy, and Staff
Tania Begum was inspired to become a pharmacist, following in her father's footsteps to serve the community in healthcare. In 2013 she and co-owner Mahbubur Motlib opened Community Rx Pharmacy in Warren, Michigan, to serve the growing Bangladeshi community and other diverse communities.
Shamsun Nehar's Cake Designs
Shamsun Nehar created her business Cakes by Lucky in 2014 after taking a cake decorating class, initially as a creative outlet from her day job as an engineer. After encouragement from friends and family, she began decorating and selling cakes with South Asian or desi themes, incorporating designs out of fondant such as saris, dholkis, sherwanis.
Newspaper Clipping from Yemeni American News about Boubí Skin
Humayra Bobby is the owner Boubí Skin. This was the first print feature for Boubí Skin in a community newspaper in Hamtramck, MI. Humayra picked it up from Detroit Donut in Hamtramck where her father first worked. She says it was a full circle moment for her.
Photographs from Jahura Hobby's Business JHobby
Jahura Hobby worked as a freelance makeup artist since 2011. In 2017 she opened the JHobby Makeup Studio. Jahura says the studio serves as a central location where she can do makeup trails. She and her team travel on sight for bridal makeup services. Jahura is one of metro Detroit's Bangladeshi Women Entrepreneurs.
Photographs From Tania Begum's Business Community Rx Pharmacy
Tania Begum is a community pharmacist who opened Community Rx Pharmacy with co-owner Mahbubur Motlib in 2013. They serve a diverse community of patients who speak various languages, reflected in the staff they hire. Tania says she is most passionate about giving back to the community, and wants to be a resource center for them.
Photographs from Tamanna Choudhury's Business Bengali Nastha
Tamanna Choudhury is the business owner of Bengali Nastha Michigan. Tamanna creates homemade treats such as frozen samosas, rolls, kabobs, to order chicken roast, and specializes in making wedding taals. Tamanna says she wanted to generate income at home while she cared for her young children. Although she began making snacks for several years, she launched her Facebook page in 2015.
Photo 1: Featured here is her second brick-and-mortar featuring her products. She says it was special to her because it was in Hamtramck, where she grew up. Humayra says the business is a mix of skincare, science and building confidence.
Photographs From Mafruza Begum's Business, Mersiha Homecare Services LLC
Mafruza Begum is the owner of Mersiha Homecare Services LLC in Hamtramck, Michigan. She opened the business in 2014. She was inspired to open a homecare service after her father suffered from a stroke and was unable to find culturally sensitive and Bangla language homecare services for her father. She is one of metro Detroit's Bangladeshi Women Entrepreneurs.