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Dan Banister (center), owner Banister Ford of Marlow Heights, joins his family and Dr. Mike Freeman (fourth from right), pastor of Spirit of Faith Christian Center, in cutting the ribbon at the car dealership during a grand-opening ceremony on Feb. 11. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Grand Opening Celebrated at Black-Owned Dealership in Prince George’s

by William J. Ford February 16, 2022February 16, 2022

Banister Ford of Marlow Heights is one of just two dealerships owned by Black men not only in the county but in the state of Maryland as well.

Damon Lester stands beside a fleet of Nissans inside his dealership at Nissan of Bowie on Jan. 31. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Black-Owned Dealerships Find Their Niche in Prince George’s

by William J. Ford February 2, 2022February 2, 2022