Black History Month: Former NFL Player Comes Home To Invest In Community

DETROIT (WWJ) - Former NFL player and Detroit native, Ron Bartell is excited to be home investing in the community in which he grew-up.

Bartell opened Kuzzo Chicken and Waffles on Livernois on the Avenue of Fashion on Detroit's west side last month.

The Renaissance High school grad says, "It's been great, the turn out has been great, support great, and the reviews have been positive.

"This isn't my first venture as a business owner but it's my first in hospitality, so it's something different. I'm excited about it," Bartell said.

The 33-year old entrepreneur has 30-plus employees and hopes to expand to other cities in metro Detroit.

WWJ Newsradio 950 celebrates Black History Month by recognizing our local young African-American professionals and their heroes – you can hear these reports throughout the day: 6:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 3:40 p.m., 7:40 p.m.