photo: Instagram @clinkfest The Sip & Empower Foundation: Empowering BIPOC Entrepreneurs in the Beverage Industry The beverage industry, spanning wine to spirits, is a multi-billion-dollar sector. Yet, one critical issue persists: less than 1% of wine merchants (négociants) are Black women. While the industry continues to thrive, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs face significant barriers—ranging from limited access to capital to exclusion from dist