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Celebrating Black History Month by

highlighting businesses in Wayne

By Sarah Shurge Whitehead, Klassy Kellection owner.
Black History Month was created “I feel very accomplished as black
to recognize and honor all African woman to overcome not only health
American people from all periods of issues but different obstacles in life
U.S. history. In celebration of Black as black person in general.”
History Month, we want to highlight Whitehead is planning on adding
some of the black-owned businesses shoes into her Kellections in the fu-
in Wayne. Our first acknowledgment ture.
goes to Puffer Reds, which was estab- Klassy Kellection is located at
lished in 1979, and has been in 34840 W Michigan Ave, and is open
Wayne since 2005. Wednesday-Saturday 9a.m.-7p.m.
Puffer Reds is a street-wear bou- For more information about
tique that carries the latest apparel, Klassy Kellection or to shop online,
footwear, and accessories in fashion. visit klassykellection.com or call
Puffer Reds is in direct account with (734)398-1440.
suppliers such as: Nike, Jordan, Adi- “I’d like to thank the community
das, Purple Brand, Timberland, and for the support, I hope to continue to
countless other brands. do great business, and remember to
Need inspiration with putting an “keep it klassy”,” said Whitehead.
outfit together? Puffer Reds has Our next acknowledgment goes
head-to-toe pre-set outfits on display to Brookie’s Cafe, which opened
in the store to make the customer ex- Cory Calhoun manages the downtown Wayne Puffer Reds store for owner Eric March 2021 in Wayne.
perience easier. Brookie’s Cafe is a family-ori-
Throughout the month of Febru- Williams. ented bar and grill. The food is in the
ary, Puffer Reds has special sales for middle of southern comfort and
every brand throughout the store. northern class, and Brookie’s is
Puffer Reds is located at 5002 W known for its Alfredo pasta – the Al-
Michigan Ave, and is open Monday- fredo sauce being housemade.
Saturday 11a.m-7p.m. “There is a variety of food for
For more information about everyone, young and old,” said
Puffer Reds, visit pufferreds.com or Andre Mosley, Brookie’s Cafe owner.
call (734)722-6630. You can find Troy Dillard and Andre Dixon are
them on Facebook, Twitter, and In- also partners associated with
stagram by searching “Puffer Reds.” Brookie’s Cafe.
“I want to thank the city of Wayne Brookie’s has weekly specials
for the support they've given over the from 4-7p.m. dine-in only, including:
last almost two decades,” said Eric $1.50 Wing Wednesdays, $10 Al-
Williams, Puffer Reds owner. “I ap- fredo Alley Potato on Thursday, $12
preciate being part of the city.” Fish and Fries on Friday, and more.
Our second acknowledgment Weekly drink specials include: $5
goes to Gents on the Ave Barber Lemon Drop on Thursday, $3 Green
Shop, which has been in Wayne for Tea Shots on Friday, and more.
10 years. Brookie’s Cafe is launching a new
Gents on the Ave is a family- Gents on the Ave Barber Shop master barbers Marcel Hardeman, Keith Knight, Randy brunch menu, inspired by live jazz.
friendly, full service barber shop. Moore and Rob Fuller. “We’re excited about our brunch
Gents on the Ave provides the follow- located at 34836 Michigan Ave, and storefront with lots of windows for menu for an added twist,” said
ing services: men’s haircut, men’s is open Tuesday-Saturday 9:30a.m.- mannequins and the building is sec- Mosley.” It’s giving our great chefs
lineup, beard mustache trim, and 7:30p.m. tioned in half, making it extremely and line cooks a chance to explore
kids’ haircut. For more information about easy to separate the salon and the their talents.”
Gents on the Ave offers senior cit- Gents on the Ave Barber Shop, call boutique. Brookie’s Cafe is located at
izen discounts. (734)344-0075 or book online at Klassy Kellection has salon serv- 35234 W Michigan Ave, and is open
“Thank you for welcoming us Stayreadyrandy.com or Booksy - ices, accessories, and women's cloth- Tuesday 12-10:30p.m., Wednesday-
here and being supportive for over Marcel at Gents on the Ave. ing ranging from sizes small to 3X. Thursday 12p.m.-12a.m., Friday-
10 years,” said Rob Fuller, Gents on Our third acknowledgement goes In honor of Black History Month, Saturday 12p.m.-1:30a.m., and
the Ave Barber Shop owner. to Klassy Kellection, which opened Klassy Kellection is offering 20% dis- Sunday 2p.m.-11p.m.
Keith Knight is the other owner of in Wayne in March 2021. counts this month. For more information about
Gents on the Ave. Klassy Kellection is a salon and “I feel proud to be a black busi-
Gents on the Ave Barber Shop is boutique, all in one location. It is a ness owner in Wayne,” said Kelly See BUSINESS, page 8

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