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Milwaukee's Bronzeville District loses two cultural staples as costs squeeze retailers

The Bronzeville District in Milwaukee is facing a 'pivotal' loss as two prominent Black-owned businesses, Sam’s Place Jazz Café and the Bronzeville Collective, announced their closures. Owners Sam Belton and Lilo Allen cited a combination of surging food and beverage costs and declining foot traffic as the cost of living forces consumers to cut non-essential spending. While both businesses plan to maintain an online presence, district leaders emphasize that the closures represent a structural shift for creative entrepreneurs in the historic neighborhood.

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