El Paso businesses celebrate Black Business Month
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on July 15, 2024
In 2004, August was nationally recognized as Black Business Month after historian John William Timpleton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. led an effort to raise awareness about Black-owned businesses and their contributions to the country’s economy.
But it wasn’t until two years ago that El Paso officially recognized the months-long celebration, which came after local businesswoman and publisher Monica Tucker created a proclamation that was signed by then Mayor Dee Margo.
“We want to let it be known that we are here, we are truly here,” Tucker said.
