Citi Trends Announces 4th Annual Black History Makers Grant Winners

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Citi Trends (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading specialty value retailer, announced the winners of its 4th Annual Black History Makers Grant program. The initiative, managed by Citi Trends CitiCares Council, aims to increase awareness of Black-owned businesses and honor entrepreneurs making positive community impacts. Ten Black business owners were each awarded a $5,000 grant. The winners include Artika Tyner of Planting People Growing Justice Press and Bookstore, Ashley Hamilton of Not Your Average Size, and others. Interim CEO Ken Seipel praised the high number of applications and expressed excitement for this year's winners. Citi Trends operates 597 stores across 33 states.

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• Citi Trends awarded ten $5,000 grants to Black entrepreneurs.
• The Black History Makers Grant program increases awareness of Black-owned businesses.
• The program received an impressive number of applications.

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SAVANNAH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a leading specialty value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends for way less spend primarily for African American and multicultural families in the United States, has announced the grant winners of its 4th Annual Black History Makers program.

Managed by the Citi Trends CitiCares Council, which oversees change initiatives for the company’s customers and employees, the Black History Makers program increases awareness of Black-owned businesses and recognizes entrepreneurs positively impacting their communities. As a tangible show of encouragement and investment, the program awards ten $5,000 grants to Black business owners doing exceptional work. This year, the grant winners are:

• Artika Tyner – Planting People Growing Justice Press and Bookstore, Saint Paul, MN; www.ppgjbooks.com
• Ashley Hamilton – Not Your Average Size, Irving, IL; nyasize.com
• Brittany Jenkins – Color Me Brown, Gastonia, NC; colormebrown.org
• Crystal Swain-Bates – Goldest Karat Publishing, Atlanta, GA; goldestkarat.com
• Ezinne Iroanya – SKNMUSE, Encino, CA; sknmuse.com
• Kasi Nayles – For the Few LLC, Houston, TX; forthefewintimates.com
• Melissa Jagessar – Cali Meets NYC, Lake Worth, FL; calimeetsNYC.co
• Michelle Cadore – DA SPOT NYC, Brooklyn, NY; daspotnyc.com
• Pheobe Ash – Curly Sister Inc., Renton, WI; curlysister.com
• Shouneqa James – Pocketbook Cysters, Dania, FL

Ken Seipel, interim Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We received an impressive number of applications this year for our Black History Makers program, reflecting the countless talented Black entrepreneurs in this country. We’re excited to announce this year’s winners who have each developed special businesses. Their accomplishments to date are inspiring and Citi Trends is honored to be part of their growth. Congratulations to all of our winners!”

To learn more about the 2024 grant winners, visit: https://cititrends.com/bhm-winners-2024.

About Citi Trends:

Citi Trends, Inc. is a leading specialty value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends for way less spend primarily for African American and multicultural families in the United States. The Company operates 597 stores located in 33 states. For more information, visit cititrends.com or your local store.

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Kelly Czerviski

kczerviski@cititrends.com

Source: Citi Trends, Inc.

FAQ

What is the Citi Trends Black History Makers Grant program?

The Citi Trends Black History Makers Grant program awards $5,000 grants to Black business owners to increase awareness of Black-owned businesses and recognize entrepreneurs positively impacting their communities.

Who won the Citi Trends Black History Makers Grant in 2024?

Winners of the 2024 Citi Trends Black History Makers Grant include Artika Tyner, Ashley Hamilton, Brittany Jenkins, Crystal Swain-Bates, Ezinne Iroanya, Kasi Nayles, Melissa Jagessar, Michelle Cadore, Pheobe Ash, and Shouneqa James.

How many stores does Citi Trends operate?

Citi Trends operates 597 stores located in 33 states.

What is the purpose of the Citi Trends CitiCares Council?

The Citi Trends CitiCares Council manages change initiatives for the company’s customers and employees and oversees programs like the Black History Makers Grant.

What is the stock symbol for Citi Trends?

The stock symbol for Citi Trends is CTRN.