August 21st 2023.
August is National Black Business Month, and BLACK ENTERPRISE is celebrating by highlighting some incredible Black entrepreneurs. From small business owners to tech moguls, there are so many inspiring stories that can be found.
Take 10-year-old Mikaila Ulmer, for example. She made a deal on Shark Tank and went on to start Me & the Bees Lemonade. Or Monique Greenwood, owner and operator of Akwaaba Inns. Check out Intuit's QuickBooks community to find profiles of entrepreneurs like her.
American Express has also shared stories of 11 African American entrepreneurs and what motivated them to become their own bosses. Diishan Imira, a former speaker at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit, was one of them. He founded the beauty startup Mayvenn which raised $23 million in funding last year.
It's not just national news outlets that are covering National Black Business Month though. Local publications like amNewYork, South Florida Caribbean News, and Qcitymetro are all doing their part to shine a light on small businesses in their areas. Plus, NewsOne and Good Morning America have released videos about Strivers' Row and Larry Wilson (founder of Larry's Seasoned Pickles) respectively.
If you're interested in learning more about Black business without reading a single word, these videos are a great place to start. And don't forget to check out the roundups from Travel Noire and Ebony for even more inspiring stories!
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