“Black Panther is back. The sequel to the Marvel movie dripped in Black culture, nasty fight scenes and the celebrated “Wakanda Forever!” chant hits theaters Friday, but if you’re looking for an out-of-theater Wakanda experience, head to Five Points for Wakanda on Welton. The weekend-long community event kicks off today and is set to … [Read more…]
“A new business called Melody Market recently opened in Five Points with a goal of providing more access to fresh fruits and vegetables for residents living nearby. “Melody Market is this idea that there’s a melody to Five Points,” said LaSheita Sayer, Melody Market’s owner. “There’s an integration of different notes. When you think … [Read more…]
“Every cool neighborhood needs a bodega — that place where you can run to get something last-minute, pick up the one ingredient you thought was in your pantry, or just pop in for a bag of beef jerky, roll of SweeTarts, a soda, a burrito or some fresh bread. Whatever you need. That’s the … [Read more…]
“Fresh produce and grab-and-go lunches are coming to the Five Points neighborhood at Melody Market, set to open after Christmas at 2590 North Washington Street. Owner LaSheita Sayer, who is currently on the board of the Five Points Business Improvement District, describes it as a “New York bodega-style market” which will fill what she … [Read more…]
“LaSheita Sayer has a vision for the old Crossroads Theater space in the heart of Five Points. She’s been working on a concept she calls Melody Market: a convenience store that fully embraces the neighborhood’s historic legacy. “I want to start with what it’s not,” she said. “It’s not a Black convenience store. It … [Read more…]