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The Black Marketplace Boom: Ecommerce Companies Are Leveraging The Digital Economy

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Marketplaces aimed at Black sellers and consumers have a new entrant in Miiriya. The platform has done away with seller fees for social good, but to also eke out a competitive edge against larger platforms. Buyers and sellers alike note how founder Lamine Coco may be on to something special.

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