THE CARIBBEAN BUSINESS REPORT
Young entrepreneur addresses Black History event
By Tangerine Clarke
At the tender age of 11, Obocho
Peters is already a well-established
entrepreneur with a
newly opened storefront in his
Brooklyn neighborhood that
sells gently worn children’s
outfits.
The delightful, young man
who was a guest speaker at the
Feb. 4, Black History celebration
hosted by the Brooklyn
Chamber of Commerce, certainly
impressed the audience,
with his confidence, and aspirations
for a bright future that
would include continuing his
education and expanding his
business to continue serving
the community.
He started by saying Happy
Black History month. It is an
honor to be a part of tonight’s
event. Congratulations, to the
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
and all the honorees.
This garnered loud applause,
as the youngster went on to
say, my name is Obocho Peters,
I am an 11-year-old CEO from
Brooklyn.
Peters, decked out in a black
outfit with green shirt and tie,
transfixed the crowd at the Billie
Holiday Theatre with his
amazing story that began on
April 27, 2018, when the movie
“Avenger Infinity War” came
out and he wanted eight toys,
but was denied the request
because his mother just could
not afford it after paying all
the bills.
“On that day, I had a dream
to sell all the clothes and shoes
that didn’t fit me, to raise the
money to get the toys without
my mom’s money, but with
help”
“What started off as wanting
toys as a kid, quickly changed
into a need for helping my community,”
bold young man who sported
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said the articulate,
a full Afro hairdo, and a confidence
like any successful businessperson.
Master Peters today, is the
CEO of Obocho Peters LLC that
recently opened to grand fanfair
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The astute young businessman
also has a charitable side.
As such, a portion of the profits
goes back into the community
where Free Financial Literacy
seminars are held. He said it is
a challenging business model
to be a for-profit business with
a mission usually associated
with a non-profit organization.
“With my mom as my foundation,
I am very dedicated. I
want to serve as a positive role
model helping families to be
financially free,” said the brilliant
little fellow, adding, “we
cannot do this alone.”
“With the services and
resources of the Brooklyn
Chamber of Commerce to
help entrepreneurs like myself
to grow my business, I see a
brighter future and my dream
coming true to help all families
be financially free.”
On Dec. 28, 2019 Master
Peters cut the ribbon to unveil
his store, surrounded by loved
ones, elected officials, and welcomed
residents to his store.
Brooklyn Borough President
Eric Adams assured Master
Peters, that “people all over the
globe are watching you, I am
proud of you, and I believe this
is just the beginning.”
Peters who is passionate
about empowering his community,
received awards from Borough
President, Eric Adams,
and Councilmember Farah
Louis, and recently made an
appearance on the Wendy Williams
show in New York.
According to Fox 5 News, for
his work, Peters was honored
as part of Brooklyn Borough
President, Eric Adams’ “Heroes
of the Month.”
Sasha Peters, Obocho’s
mother, said, “It shows that
spirit that he has inside to help
people, because his name ‘Obocho’
means ‘I am love’ and
that’s exactly what my son is.”
Obocho Peters and his mother, Sasha Peters, after a Brooklyn
Chamber of Commerce Black History celebration at Billie
Holiday Theater. Photo by Tangerine Clarke
Eleven-year-old Obocho Peters
addressing the Brooklyn
Chamber of Commerce
Black History celebration at
Billie Holiday Theater.
Photo by Tangerine Clarke
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