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In today’s digital economy, compliance and verification are critical parts of doing business.

When support spaces become echo chambers for entertainment or self-promotion, they fail the very communities they claim to uplift.

Excuse making has become a shortcut to avoid accountability. If a business provides poor service, it is easy to say, “we are doing our best with what we have,” rather than addressing the root problem.

The phrase “Black owned business” is often used as a label, a banner that says, “support me because I am Black owned.” The emphasis is on identity itself as the primary reason to purchase.

The Small Black Business Association (SBBA) is working to model this approach by providing resources, education, and alternative forms of capital without exploiting the very people we aim to serve. We believe that the road to ownership and economic freedom requires collaboration, fairness, and a commitment to lifting one another up, not charging each other down.

For decades, access to capital has been one of the greatest barriers to the success of Black owned businesses in America. While...

Shoppers have endless choices when it comes to where they spend their money on Black Friday. For Black owned businesses to truly capture attention, they must match or surpass the value offered by larger competitors.

The wealthiest communities in America thrive because they understand that cooperation is not weakness, it is strategy.

Too often, critical opportunities are placed on the back burner because they do not seem urgent in the moment.

Imagine instead a model where Black businesses grow not by chasing loans and grants, but by mastering their craft, providing exceptional service, and building customer loyalty.

Why do I continue to fight for a community that sometimes has done to me what it continues to fight against others doing to them?

We remember not only the victims but also the heroes, the firefighters, police officers, first responders, and everyday citizens who gave their lives so that others might live. Their courage in the face of devastation stands as a reminder of the best of America, even in its most painful hour.

Ford's experiences of unfair treatment were not confined to the classroom.

“I was told I wasn’t Black enough,” I often reflect. “But I’ve never stopped supporting the cause. And I never will.”

Storytelling has been a key part of human culture for generations. It enables brands to articulate their values, missions, and unique offerings.

To foster ownership and economic power, we need a supportive ecosystem for Black entrepreneurs. This ecosystem should provide access to mentorship, funding opportunities, and tailored resources

If trust was broken by systems, it can be rebuilt through people.

Each year on World Literacy Day, we are reminded that literacy is more than just reading words on a page—it is the foundation of opportunity. Literacy empowers us to communicate, participate, and thrive in an interconnected world.

For generations, Black-owned businesses in the United States have battled not only the usual challenges of entrepreneurship but also...

Studies show that Black entrepreneurs are about twice as likely to be denied loans as their white counterparts, even when they have identical credit profiles and business plans.