Today’s obituary: Dorothy Shabazz opened Syracuse’s first Black beauty supply store
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Senior Reporter · Syracuse, NY
With a degree in Business Journalism from Columbia University, Marcus has spent a decade reporting on economic trends and local businesses for the Albany Times Union and formerly for NPR’s Upstate New York affiliate. His deep understanding of the financial landscape equips him to provide context to local economic shifts impacting Syracuse families.
More from Marcus →Senior Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM · 1 min read
In her obituary, Dorothy Peterson Shabazz of Syracuse was remembered as a local pioneer, advocate and trailblazer.