black business owners Archives

Philly.com

Where to find grants for small businesses owned by people of color and women

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) U.S. Commerce Department data have shown that businesses owned by people of color are less likely than…

Gene MarksAugust 9, 2022

Guardian

Surviving as a Black business owner isn’t easy, but there are resources to help

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) If you are a Black business owner then there’s no question that the recent economic downturn has likely

Gene MarksAugust 27, 2020

Philly.com

Black-owned businesses are finding new opportunities in today’s justice movement

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) It’s been more than two months since Philadelphia saw widespread protests

Gene MarksAugust 4, 2020

Guardian

Black-owned firms are twice as likely to be rejected for loans. Is this discrimination?

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) According to data recently made available from the US Federal Reserve, more than half of

Gene MarksJanuary 17, 2020