The Walking Billboard Blog — play black women

As an entrepreneur, I see firsthand how difficult it is to acquire funding for our small black businesses. While the growth rate of black female entrepreneurs has steadily increased over the last 2 years, especially through the pandemic, it’s also important to note how many businesses aren’t sustainable due to the lack of capital.  While the need for black businesses is paramount, there is an even greater need in funding for start-ups and existing businesses, specifically for black women. Think about it. Black women make up 7% of America’s population, 35% of black owned businesses are women and 17% of...