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For Black entrepreneurs in Nashville, a pop-up market brings new opportunity

by Ambriehl Crutchfield
Apr 14, 2022
The pandemic spurred a small-business boom, and that included many Black entrepreneurs looking for new ways to reach consumers.
Karii Jones, the owner of Majik Trap, sets up her booth at Black Market. Majik Trap sells oils, incense and crystals.
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Black communities saw a boost in entrepreneurship during the pandemic

by Andy Uhler
May 25, 2021
Black Americans were more likely to create businesses than whites, yet they are still underrepresented among entrepreneurs.
One reason for the surge in Black business formation could be that Americans have increased their understanding of historic inequality.
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Feds' guidance hurt minority-owned businesses' PPP chances, report says

by Justin Ho
Oct 19, 2020
Washington advised banks to favor existing customers, leaving out many Black- and women-owned businesses, according to a House subcommittee.
Larger companies initially took advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program, which was intended to offer forgivable loans to smaller businesses.
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