businesses

Driving prosperity: How Black-owned businesses fueled recent economic growth

Editor's note: This report was updated on March 26, 2025, to reflect the accurate figures for the amount of revenue…

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The big economic impact of black-owned small businesses

February is Black History Month, honoring the legacy of Black Americans and their vast contributions to American society. African Americans…

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Funding Black-owned businesses facts and statistics

Key takeaways Black-owned businesses in the U.S. employ more than 1 million Americans. Studies show that Black entrepreneurs face more…

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Blapp: The App Connecting People To Black-Owned Businesses Nationwide

Blapp is changing the way Black-owned businesses connect with their communities and attract new clientele.  Blapp: Bridging the Gap for…

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Photos: Black Businesses, Art, and Music Festival, Southampton Guildhall Square – In-Common

Pictures: Mike Daish.Southampton’s BBAM Festival returned to the the Guildhall Square  on Saturday, August 8th, bringing Africa and the Caribbean…

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Meet the tech founder taking on Silicon Valley with homegrown AI built for African businesses

Across sectors such as banking, telecommunications, government services and retail, organisations are exploring AI to improve customer engagement, reduce…

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US small businesses: Key facts and public views about small firms

A small-business owner organizes display tables at her yarn shop in Boston. (Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Most…

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U.S. Cities With The Most Black-Owned Businesses

The African American community is no stranger to entrepreneurship. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Black Americans own 3.5 million…

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If Grants for Black-Owned Businesses Are Eliminated, Your Favorite Beauty Brands Could Be Too

According to BrainTrust Founders Studio’s 2024 Economic Advancement Report, American residents of all races and ethnicities purchased new beauty and…

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Black-Owned Beauty Businesses In Elk Grove Shine, Defy Odds

Yolanda Barber-Billie, Hair Emporium PlusYolanda Barber-Billie, owner of Hair Emporium Plus, a beauty supply store in Elk Grove. Roberta Alvarado,…

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