The Optimist Daily has regularly tried to draw positive attention toward black-black-owned businesses. Being mindful where you spend your money and choosing racial minority owned stores can help close the racial wealth gap, celebrate black culture, promote representation, and … [Read more...] about Check out these Black-owned home decor brands to liven up your space
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US Black businesses on the rise thanks to women entrepreneurs
At the beginning of the pandemic, between February and April 2020, Black business ownership in the US suffered a dramatic drop of more than 40 percent. According to a report from the House committee on small businesses, this was the largest drop experienced by any racial or … [Read more...] about US Black businesses on the rise thanks to women entrepreneurs
New Google badge makes it easier to patron Black-owned businesses
Supporting Black-owned businesses is a great way to use your dollars to fight for racial justice. Now, Google is making it easier for users to locate and patron Black-owned businesses by adding a badge to companies’ Google profiles. The badge is a black heart over an orange … [Read more...] about New Google badge makes it easier to patron Black-owned businesses
These sites and apps help you locate and patron black-owned businesses
They say money can’t buy happiness, but in the US, it can buy political change. Donating to organizations fighting for racial justice is a great start, but if you’re looking for another easy way to use your dollars for good, actively support and patron Black-owned businesses. … [Read more...] about These sites and apps help you locate and patron black-owned businesses