black-owned businesses

A photo of a Black female business owner for an article about the disparities in the entrepreneurial world as well as a list of Black female-owned businesses. A guide to understanding the racial disparities that exist in the entrepreneurial world as well as a list of Black female-owned businesses. (Photo by Brandy Kennedy from Unsplash)

Black Female-Owned Businesses You Need To Know About

A guide to understanding the racial disparities that exist in the entrepreneurial world, as well as learning about the 15 Percent Pledge and brands you can incorporate into your everyday life.…

May 21, 2021

Illustration of a person holding a small business for an article about supporting small businesses.

5 Ways To Support Your Friends’ Small Businesses

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The pandemic has spawned the creation of a lot of small businesses as people try to make a little extra cash. Here are several ways you can help support them.…

October 26, 2020

Illustration of the use of black-owned makeup brands.

Racism in the Makeup Industry Reveals the Importance of Black-Owned Makeup Brands

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

When white-owned makeup brands exclude people with darker skin tones, these companies are here to step up.…

August 17, 2020

How and Why You Should Support Black-Owned Bookstores

Gabrielle Pascal, Hofstra University

They are often essential community institutions, and their continued survival during the pandemic is now more important than ever.…

July 1, 2020

Illustration for a article on black-owned businesses by Veronica Chen

5 Black-Owned Businesses You Should Be Supporting

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Wondering how else you can support and elevate black voices during these trying times? Check out these five stores owned by black individuals.…

June 17, 2020

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