By Russell Stiger Jr. | OBSERVER Correspondent

The Black community and Arden Fair often have had fraught relations. In recent years, the venerable mall has been criticized for at least a perception of racially profiling Black teens — particularly during the holidays. It also has not traditionally housed many Black businesses. But, as you might have noticed, that is changing. Arden Fair now is home to numerous Black-owned merchants, with enterprises ranging from comics vendors to alternative medicine.

Here The OBSERVER highlights five Black-owned storefronts that are part of Arden Fair’s changing face.


Arden Stories  Anti Hero By Impound Comics

Arden Stories:  CBD Medizen

Arden Stories: Larea's Elite Salon

Arden Stories: Spidermonkey Dessert Studio

Arden Stories: The Pop Up Shop At Arden Fair