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Black Representation Remains Limited in the Alcohol Industry A recent report highlights a significant disparity in Black ownership within the beer and wine industries. Despite growing support for Black-owned businesses, representation remains strikingly low, underscoring a need for greater inclusivity. Beer Industry Disparity According to a 2024 report from the National Black Brewers Association, only […]
Feb. 13, 2025 Updated Feb. 14, 2025, 9:05 a.m. CT Supporting Black-owned businesses is highlighted as a way to invest in Oklahoma communities during Black History Month. A variety of businesses are available throughout Oklahoma City. Business Diversity in Oklahoma City Black-owned businesses operate across numerous industries within Oklahoma City. These businesses offer opportunities to […]
Recent reports indicate that several major corporations are reducing their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This shift highlights the importance of consumers actively supporting Black-owned businesses. Direct purchases from these businesses’ websites maximize the impact of consumer spending, ensuring entrepreneurs receive the full benefit of sales. Beauty & Personal Care Alaffia offers ethical beauty […]
Several Black-owned alcohol and beverage brands are elevating the industry with unique offerings and rich cultural narratives. August marks Black Business Month, providing an opportunity to support these businesses and celebrate their contributions. 1. E-40 — ON1 Infusion Wine Hip-hop artist Earl “E-40” Stevens recently launched ON1 Infusion Wine, a new line of fruit-infused Moscatos. […]
Tallahassee has been recognized as a leading city for Black-owned businesses, ranking ninth nationally according to a recent report. The findings highlight a thriving entrepreneurial landscape within the city. National Ranking of Black-Owned Businesses A LendingTree report analyzed data to determine the percentage of Black-owned businesses in 100 metropolitan areas. Tallahassee secured the ninth position, […]
More than one-in-five Black adults in the United States say owning a business is essential to their personal definition of financial success, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. While Black-owned businesses have grown significantly in the U.S. in recent years, they still make up a small share of overall firms and revenue, according […]
Feb. 25, 2025, 5:03 a.m. ET A LendingTree study examined the prevalence of Black-owned businesses across U.S. metropolitan areas. The study’s findings indicate Fayetteville, North Carolina, currently holds the second position in this ranking. Black-Owned Business Statistics The LendingTree study, analyzing data through 2022, revealed that 3.3% of all U.S. businesses are Black-owned. This represents […]
Small businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs are reassessing their strategies as major U.S. companies scale back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This shift is prompting some to consider offering more “neutral” products or seeking alternative distribution channels. A Fighting Chance for Black-Owned Brands The co-founders of Puzzles of Color, Ericka Chambers and William Jones, […]
Black-owned small businesses in the United States are experiencing significant growth, according to a recent study. This trend is being observed across the country, including in Palm Beach County, Florida, where several entrepreneurs shared their experiences. Small Business Growth and Economic Impact A study by the Association for Enterprise Opportunity found that there are now […]
After the COVID-19 pandemic’s initial shocks to business owners, entrepreneurship rebounded, with the number of new business applications booming since 2020. According to the Census Bureau, national business applications remained fairly stagnant from 2017 to 2019, but between April 2020 and July 2020, applications more than doubled, from 235,695 to 546,415. Applications remained high through […]