DETROIT – A Mastercard commercial is airing that features Black women business owners from Detroit. The commercial features Pashon Murray, who owns Detroit Dirt, Deirdre Roberson with Eumelanin, Erika Boyd with Detroit Vegan Soul, and Rashida “The Glam Doctor” LaShawn. The women didn’t know that the commercial would also feature J-Hud or the other ladies. Detroit Vegan Soul is a restaurant offering vegan takes on soul food. AdREAD: More Women’s History Month coverageWatch the commercial below:More information on each business is available below:

Host Tati Amare chatted with Pashon Murray from Detroit Dirt about her work with composting. The primary focuses are getting eyes on the epidemic of food waste and its impact. Murray believes in composting and using organic material as a resource. You can also find composting resources in your community like urban farmers who can put your food scraps to use. Watch the video to learn more about the importance of composting.