The notion of black capitalism, or circulating wealth within the black community, is an idea that originates from early black leaders such as Booker T Washington and Marcus Garvey, and continues to be championed by contemporary activists such as Killer Mike. More about the history of this subject can be read in this article.
For decades, a wealth gap has persisted between blacks and whites. The racial wealth gap has grown in recent years, with white Americans having 12 times the wealth of black Americans. While a quick fix to trim the gap remains absent, a new report suggests black entrepreneurship perhaps is the answer. African-Americans are looking…
According to History, since 1979, every President has designated February as Black History Month. We’re excited for another reason to celebrate black entrepreneurs in our community all month (and all year!).