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After a quick Google search, I found that while there are at least two other Black Business Weeks (in Minneapolis and San Antonio), neither has been around longer than 502 Black Business Week®️. This makes our initiative even more unique. Unlike others, which focus on conference-style events, 502 Black Business Week®️ centers on Economic Empowerment while celebrating Juneteenth and recycling the Black dollar. Supporting this movement can put Louisville at the forefront as trendsetters with a concept that can and should be duplicated in other cities. I knew this week was important, which is why it's a registered brand. Louisville, now is the time to get behind what I've created because this initiative is about you and your business. *Minneapolis has the support of their city and mayor, which is a step ahead of Louisville. I'm serious about expanding this to other cities. Since 2018, that was always the goal, and I believe in divine timing. I need your help. I need connectors in at least four other cities—people I know or that you know personally and that I can trust. The goal for 2025 is to have 5 Black Business Weeks happening simultaneously during the week of Juneteenth: one 8th Annual and four inaugural ones. Let's make it happen! #supportblackbusinesses #economicempowerment

August is Black Business Month: A Time to Celebrate and Support Did you know that Black Business Month was established in 2004 by John William Templeton and Frederick E. Jordan Sr.? They created this month-long celebration to recognize and honor the contributions of Black-owned businesses and to highlight the importance of economic empowerment within our communities. As we celebrate Black Business Month, I am proud to share that I am the founder of a Black-owned independent publishing company. While Richly Learning publish books across all genres, we specialize in creating coloring books that are not just engaging and fun, but also affirming and impactful. Our books are designed to center people of color, promote mindfulness, and inspire the next generation through career-focused themes. If you believe in the power of representation and creativity, I invite you to support our business this month. Whether it's purchasing a book for yourself, a friend, or a child, every contribution helps us continue our mission of uplifting and empowering through art and storytelling. www.RichlyLearning.com Let's continue to celebrate, support, and invest in Black-owned businesses—not just in August, but every day. 🌟 #BlackBusinessMonth #SupportBlackBusinesses #IndependentPublishing #ColoringBooks #RepresentationMatters

🎉 Celebrating Black History Month: Empowering Black Businesses! This February, as we honor Black History Month, let's shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of Black entrepreneurs and businesses that continue to shape and enrich our communities. 🌟 📈 We're thrilled to see the remarkable sales growth achieved by Black-owned businesses across various industries. Their resilience, innovation, and unwavering dedication inspire us all. From tech startups to local eateries, fashion brands to wellness initiatives, Black entrepreneurs are driving economic growth and fostering diversity in the marketplace. 👏 Let's not forget the incredible impact these businesses have on employment opportunities. Did you know that Black-owned businesses provide jobs for millions of individuals, supporting families and communities nationwide? Together, we're building a more inclusive and prosperous future for all. 🌍 As we continue to celebrate diversity and inclusion, let's also pledge our support to uplift and amplify Black-owned businesses not just during Black History Month but throughout the year. Let's patronize, partner with, and invest in these enterprises, recognizing the value they bring to our economy and society. 💼 Whether you're a consumer, an investor, or a fellow entrepreneur, let's join hands in championing Black businesses, creating more opportunities for success and prosperity. Together, we can make a difference. #BlackHistoryMonth #SupportBlackBusinesses #DiversityandInclusion Let's celebrate the past, empower the present, and shape the future. Happy Black History Month! 🌟

August is Black Business Month! Celebrating Black Business Month reminds us of the incredible impact Black entrepreneurs have on:  💡Community Growth   💡Innovation   💡& Employee Empowerment Celebrating Black Business Month is important because it highlights and supports the contributions of Black entrepreneurs, like our founder, Stephen L. Davis. Be sure to follow along this month to learn about the community impact we are making!

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🌟 Celebrating Black Business Month! 🌟 This August, we honor the rich legacy and vital contributions of Black entrepreneurs who have long been the backbone of economic progress and innovation in our communities. Black Business Month is a time to reflect on the historical resilience of Black business owners who have thrived despite systemic barriers and challenges, from limited access to capital to historical injustices like Black Wall Street. At Cities United, we recognize that supporting Black businesses is essential to creating safe, healthy, and hopeful communities. Economic empowerment is not just a goal but a critical tool for violence prevention and community well-being. Work like Russell: A Place of Promise emphasizes this through their support of workforce and small business development through the accelerator program, small business investment and partnership, and youth employment programs. Join us in celebrating and supporting Black-owned businesses this month and beyond. By choosing to invest in Black owned enterprises, we are contributing to a legacy of strength and resilience and building a future where every community member can thrive. 🔗 Discover more about our efforts and how you can support: https://lnkd.in/eHk6_TNi #BlackBusinessMonth #SupportBlackBusiness

February is coming to an end so it's time to reflect... It's Black History Month and as always, we are inspired by the many Lancaster businesses and organizations that flood our social feeds with collaborations and recognitions of the Black community! 🤩 It is incredible to see so many take the time to celebrate and highlight the rich history and culture that runs through Lancaster's Black community. With that being said, we want to be sure that these efforts continue past the month of February. Part of the Lancaster Chamber’s strategic goal is to support and advance our community’s development in diversity, equity, and inclusion and our community’s commitment to thinking ‘future forward’. By doing so, the Chamber acknowledges that this is a continuous journey, and it is critical to continue to listen, learn, and evolve. As we embark on our own journey in creating more intentional internal practices around DEI, we invite the business community to find information, learn from others and define how you plan to create diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces. We ask that you join us in continuing to support and engage with the many minority-owned businesses that can be found throughout Lancaster County. To make it even easier, here are four ways that you and your business can carry these inclusive practices year round... ✨ Reevaluate the diversity of your staffing, peers, etc., ensuring that your space is inclusive and open ✨ Partner or collaborate with a black-owned business for B2B initiatives ✨ Rant, Rave and Review! Give black-owned businesses the recognition they deserve with a simple tagged social post or online review ✨ Invest in the Black Community, buying shares of black-owned companies or backing a small Black-owned startup business Happy Black History Month, may we honor the Black Culture every month, every day 🖤

As part of our Black/African History Month celebrations, we are excited to explore the incredible contributions of black inventors, both past and present. Every problem we face requires a solution, and every solution is, at its core, an invention. In the same way that these great inventors solved practical challenges, we’ll be focusing on how our youth can invent new habits, build stronger connections, and develop a new mindset that empowers them to move inward and forward positively. This season, we will dive into some amazing breakdowns of inventions that shaped history, alongside discussions on how we can all become inventors in our own lives. Whether it’s creating better routines, building healthier relationships, or transforming the way we think, this journey is all about innovation on every level. If you have not enrolled, then do so https://lnkd.in/eq_drHBB

👏🏾 🏗🏢 August is Black Business Month and is a time to acknowledge and appreciate black-owned businesses across the nation. It is also a month to recognize what Black businesses represent in the country’s continual striving for diversity and equality. Denise Moore, CEO of the Black Business Alliance in Peoria, Illinois, said, “Black Business Month is exciting because it gives us an opportunity to focus on a community that is far too often underrepresented when it comes to access to capital and opportunities to build wealth.” When we all celebrate the contribution of black business owners and entrepreneurs, it pays homage to them and their legacies, especially since celebrating this month recognizes the importance of black-owned businesses when it comes to contributing to the nation’s economy as well. Approximately 10 percent of all American businesses are black-owned, and if we look at what statistics say about minority-owned businesses, about 30 percent of these would belong to black business owners. The primary sectors in which black-owned businesses operate include healthcare, social work, repair and maintenance, beauty salons, restaurants, and more. Black businesses are booming nationwide and are on the rise, with Washington D.C. having the highest ratio of black-owned businesses, a whopping 28 percent. Happy Black Business Month from all of us at Minuteman Press Edison! You can join the celebration by patronizing Black businesses and promoting them. #August #BlackBusinessMonth #Celebrate #MinutemanPressEdison #NewJersey