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Thought Leaders

5 Ways Entrepreneurs of Color Can Determine an Ally's Authenticity

Many BIPOC entrepreneurs have been inundated with messages from well-meaning "allies." Here's how to identify genuine allies and build positive relationships.

Thought Leaders

These Entrepreneurs Were Affected by Riots, But "See the Forest Instead of Focusing on the Trees"

Like many small business owners in communities of color, these entrepreneurs in Tampa are more concerned about forward progress than raging against rioters.

Thought Leaders

After Responding to 170 Emails Following George Floyd's Death, Here's What I Found Out

Sometimes what you say is less important than what you ask.

Business News

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Called for a Companywide Moment of Silence to Recognize George Floyd

'Our black community is hurting, and many of us are searching for ways to stand up for what we believe.'

Diversity

Here's How Business Leaders Are Responding to the George Floyd Protests

Many are using their platforms to express solidarity with the black community and promising to do their part in reaching meaningful reform.

Business News

Facebook is Losing Business and Getting Slammed by Civil Rights Leaders

Facebook's decision to leave up a post by President Trump threatening "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" in reference to the George Floyd protests is continuing to damage the company's reputation.

Operations & Logistics

Streaming Services Join Music Industry 'Blackout' Over the Death of George Floyd

Some artists feel #theshowmustbepaused observance is "tone deaf," however.

Operations & Logistics

Minority-Owned Small Businesses Aren't Getting Stimulus Loans. Could That Finally Change?

So far, in the scramble to disperse SBA relief loans, big banks have passed over the most vulnerable businesses in favor of bigger "small" businesses. But Congress's latest stimulus package gives $60 billion in PPP to key community lenders.

Thought Leaders

Build Your Squad for Financial Success

It's time for women of color in business to lift each other up.

Diversity

The Shocking Factor Putting Your Entire Exit Strategy at Risk

Establishment segregation was decreasing until the 1990s. So, what caused the reversal?

Thought Leaders

The 10 Best Books for Black Entrepreneurs, by Black Entrepreneurs

Need a little inspiration? These books will help get you back on track.

Thought Leaders

They're Doing It: Awe-Inspiring Black Female Entrepreneurs

Black female business owners are a booming economic force in the U.S. Here are nine women leading the charge.

Business News

The World's 10 Richest Black Billionaires

In 2017, 10 of the world's billionaires -- fewer than 1 percent -- are black, down from 12 last year, reports Forbes.

Leadership

Creating an 'Ecosystem' for Minority Entrepreneurs

To foster entrepreneurship among minorities and in urban centers, a concentration of wealthy investors and academic, government and business institutions first needs to come together. A recent panel at Rutgers University put a spotlight on the issues.