Dozens of supporters rallied outside Mitchell's, condemning the Open Streets program's negative impact on small businesses like Mitchell's, which caters to older customers reliant on car travel.
Marie Mitchell, owner of Mitchell's, expressed concern that Black businesses like hers are being displaced in favor of trendier ones due to programs like Open Streets.
The Open Streets program on Vanderbilt Avenue, where Mitchell's is situated, has been scaled back this year, leading to challenges for businesses like Mitchell's and Cheryl's Global Soul.
Cheryl Smith, owner of Cheryl's Global Soul, highlighted the heightened risk faced by small Black businesses due to the adverse effects of programs like Open Streets.
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