Empowering Black Businesses
A look at Black-owned businesses in the U.S.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER: 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 to our analysis of federal data.
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Diversity in Black Media is dedicated to promoting and supporting Black-owned businesses. Through our platform, we aim to amplify their voices, showcase their success stories, and provide resources that help them thrive in a competitive market.
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– Jane Smith, Founder of Afrocentric Designs
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– Janise Brown, Owner of Soulful Eats
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Black Americans on the road to sainthood
Black History Month celebrates African Americans who have made an impact on the United States. That includes Black women and men — including one from the Archdiocese of Chicago — who lived among and served the people of God in America and are on the road to...
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