Brandon D. Hill wasn’t like other boys. He learned to tie a bowtie at 4 and always wondered why other kids were dressing casual at Church.

His grandma told him that clothes were expensive, and along with the fact that things like bowties were not easy to find in his small size it got him thinking about a place for dappa clothes for boys of his age! This was around the age of 7!

His parents laughed when he wanted to start the business, they didn’t take him seriously. But he kept on and they eventually sorted him out a business license. Then after a long search Vees Boutique allowed Hill to get a spot in her shop and the business was born.

His grandma, family, friends and the church support him. Your Black Education reported:

Running a business isn’t that easy, particularly for a young boy who’s still going to school. Asked how he manages to balance school and his business, he said: “First I have to see what day I have an activity and I know what to do. I play football, piano, sing and I’m a worship leader at church. I do my homework between 4:00-4:30 and I practice the piano at night. I get all A’s and B’s and I’ve been on the honor roll since kindergarten (Now in the 5th grade). I’ll work my store on Friday evenings and Saturday Afternoons. My grandmother and Ms. Vee will operate it the rest of the days.”

He’s looking forward to being either a lawyer or obstetrician, and he’s planning to study either at Princeton or Howard University. To meet his college tuition needs, he’s planning on saving his profits.

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This boy has to get respect and support for such an awesome effort! What a trailblazer!