Black entrepreneurs face outsized barriers in starting and growing a business

Because of systemic barriers to opportunity, Black entrepreneurs face outsized hurdles in starting — and growing — a business.

Kim Lewis, CEO and co-founder CurlMix; Kenny Johnson, owner and president of LifeBrand Hospitality; and Yolanda Richards, owner of Imagery by Chioma discuss the unique challenges experienced by entrepreneurs of color. Join us in calling on policymakers to help create a more inclusive and equitable American economy.

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0:00 Introduction
0:18 Some of the barriers Black entrepreneurs face
0:42 Solutions
1:38 Conclusion