Entrepreneurs Amanda and Tariq Sahali recently joined host Trae Holiday on The Day With Trae to discuss their dual commitment to entrepreneurship and community preservation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple launched Ma & Pops, a Black-owned popsicle company in the Central District, and now lead the new Ujamaa Property Collective.

Ma & Pops specializes in natural, vegan, and gluten-free artisanal treats. Their signature flavors, which include coconut sea moss, blackberry mint, and blueberry lavender, are inspired by their Caribbean roots and indigenous Pacific Northwest ingredients. 

Beyond their popular treats, the Sahalis are also tackling the region's housing crisis with Ujamaa Property Collective. The collective aims to address the rising burdens of rent and homeownership that displace Black artists and residents. Their goal is to develop a co-op or similar housing model to preserve community space. 

Check out Ma & Pops at maandpops.com, and follow Ujamaa Property Collective on Instagram.

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