Between 35% and 40% of black-owned businesses will ultimately fold between the pandemic, the lack of federal stimulus money and fallout from the looting, according to one estimate from the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
The new storefront at 611 West Lake St. was supposed to be the place where Tiwanna Jackson took her business to the next level.
“Bingo!” one looter kept shouting, according to a neighbor’s smartphone video, which Jackson shared on her business’s Instagram FB, +1.98% account. Floyd’s death — and those of so many other unarmed black men who have died in police custody — is a brutal example of the uneven ways law enforcement treats black and white communities, reform advocates say.
Now, 35% and 40% of black-owned businesses will ultimately fold between the pandemic, the lack of federal stimulus money and fallout from the looting, according to one estimate from the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. She was laid off during the Great Recession in 2009 and decided to take a chance and find a way into the beauty world. She went to beauty school, learned how to do eyelash extensions and built her clientele.
The broker made a snap judgment about someone’s voice and their earning power that researchers have found elsewhere. Black and white listeners can assume people speaking so-called “African American Vernacular English” might earn less, studies show. — Tiwanna Jackson Finally, Jackson found the Lake Street location and went for it. “It wasn’t the space I wanted, but I took it anyway because I always feel there’s a reason for everything.”
— Ron Busby, president and CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers “There is no doubt racism plays a huge role in the challenges black-owned businesses face day to day,” he said.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Kanye West Donates $2M to Floyd, Arbery, Taylor FamiliesThe donation will also go to Black-owned businesses.
Consulte Mais informação »
This Dad's Post About His 18-Month-Old's Play Kitchen Offers A Sincere Message About Supporting Black Business'Let’s not give up on Black businesses so fast after one mistake.'
Consulte Mais informação »
How Business Leaders Can Step Up As Allies For The Black CommunityIn a climate that’s threatening the livelihoods of black people and black professionals in corporate America nationwide, here’s how business leaders can step up to provide support and take necessary action.
Consulte Mais informação »
Minnesota trans woman said she thought she was going to die in beating'The only thing that's really running through my mind is: ‘If I’m going to die, I'm going to die on camera,’” Iyanna Dior said.
Consulte Mais informação »
Kanye West Gives $2 Million to Floyd, Arbery & Taylor FamiliesKanye West donated 2 million dollars to charities supporting Gorge Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.
Consulte Mais informação »