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Interview: AKA Inc. hosting its second youth job fair pt. 2

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4 months ago

June 14, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-06-14 08:58:00

SUMMARY: Alpha Kappa Alpha is hosting their second youth business fair, which promotes young entrepreneurs. Participants include Jennifer Lindsay and Ana Shumpert, who runs “Caked by Anakah,” specializing in event cakes and sweets. Ana was inspired by her love for baking shows and turned her passion into a business during college. Jennifer explains the fair takes place tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul Christian Life Center in Tupelo, Mississippi, featuring various youth-led businesses selling baked goods, jewelry, produce, body butter, phone cases, and lip gloss. The fair supports youth entrepreneurship, helping young people start and grow their businesses.

Annaka Shumpert is one of several members of our youth that will showcase her business at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc.’s second youth job fair this weekend.

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-10-02 18:51:51

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-10-02 18:51:21

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-10-02 18:50:52

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