Texas business owner asking for public help to keep business going.

August is a special month for Black businesses, and while there is much to celebrate, there are also many challenges that need to be addressed. LaToya Rodriguez, the owner of Rose Soiree in Corpus Christi, Texas spoke with KRIS 6 News about the struggles of owning a business as a minority.

“It is honestly rather tough being a business owner in the Coastal Bend in general, not just as a minority,” Rodriguez said. “There is a lot of preconceived notions about someone owning a business is rich or they have it all.”

This lack of support for Black businesses can have a lasting impact on the business and on the community. Rodriguez noted that 1-800 companies do not support local businesses in the same way. “They’re not here. They’re not in our community,” she said. “They’re not going to your son’s baseball game or supporting your daughter’s dance team. The small businesses like mine are.”

Small business attorney Phil Dennis also commented on the financial struggles of Black entrepreneurs. “They don’t have the finance. That’s the first thing,” he said. “They don’t have the real finance. They come out of pocket. So, that means that they don’t have the backup when things like COVID happens, or when the downtimes do come, they don’t have the finance to keep running.”

It is clear that Black businesses need more support in order to succeed. While Black Business Month is a way to celebrate and recognize the successes of many Black entrepreneurs, it is also important to take the time to recognize the challenges they face. With a better understanding of these issues, we can take steps to create an environment where Black businesses can thrive.

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