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Category archives: Black entrepreneurs
Before He Became a Revolutionary Coffee Roaster, He Photographed Revolutionaries
Red Bay Coffee founder Keba Konte has been documenting political movements for decades, and says the events of this year have had a “profound impact” on Black businesses. But there’s been loss and fear, too.
His Criminal Record Disqualified Him From Receiving PPP. So He Pushed Back, and Got the Rules Changed.
Troy Parker’s cleaning and construction business hires returning citizens who struggle to find work elsewhere. When he was told he was ineligible for stimulus funds because of mistakes he already paid for, he started making calls.
6 Ways You Can Support Black Businesses Long-Term
Want to see lasting diversity and equality in your entrepreneurial community? Here are some ways to put your time, money, leadership and know-how to work on evening the playing field for minority-owned businesses.
To Understand the Riots, Consider the “Valuation” of Black Lives
The CEO of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity contextualizes the unrest in stark financial terms.
Here’s How Business Leaders Are Responding to the George Floyd Protests
Many are using their platforms to express solidarity and promising to do their part in reaching meaningful reform.