The percentage of Black professional football players exceeds 70 percent.
Black-owned businesses
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Getting a business past its plateau
Meda’s Mini-MBA program offers help through the second stage of growth Black business ownership is experiencing major growth. According to the Minority 2018 Small Business Trends survey, the number of Black-owned small businesses in the U.S. has increased by 400 from 2017 to 2018. And, in Minnesota, businesses owned by people of color are the […]
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Walmart’s first Black-owned alkaline water gains global attention
Live Alkaline Water is making history as the first Black-owned water brand to line Walmart shelves.
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Less than one percent: That’s Black businesses’ share of MN public sector spending
The African American Leadership Forum (AALF) two years ago asked several public entities about their spending with Black-owned businesses. Last weekend, the group released their report showing what at least seven public entities have spent in recent years with Black businesses. The results fell far short of a recommended six percent minimum to reflect the […]
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From banks to beauty products, the #BuyBlack movement is real
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer It’s a trend that many are hoping won’t just turn into a passing fad. Late last month, Essence magazine noted that after years of slow-burning idealism, #BuyBlack has seen a community-wide takeoff. And, as the holiday season moves into full swing, the #BuyBlack campaign has led many to imagine […]