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Her Perspective: Black Women’s Startup Experiences

While women business owners of any color face numerous hurdles that men do not, the road is that much more difficult for Black women — especially when it comes to marketing, networking and finding money for their startups. We explore Black women entrepreneurs’ individual experiences of launching and running small businesses in this special series.  

The numbers don't lie: business ownership is harder for Black women. To reflect on this, we've launched a new series, "Her Perspective - Black Women's Startup Experiences."

Why We Need to Focus on Black Women’s Startup Stories

Dr. April Patterson, founder of Dr. Patty’s Dental Spa, recalls being one of just two Black women in dental school. Now, she’s elevating her own profile to be a role model to others. (Credit: Dr. Patty's Dental Spa)

As A Black Dentist, She Says ‘You Can’t Help But Notice That Nobody Looks Like You’

Angela McIver Dinner Table Math

A Math Club Founder Wants to ‘Find a Path That Provides Some Equity’ in Education

Lisa Love’s ed tech firm, Tanoshi, aims to bridge racial, educational and digital divides for low-income kids. (Credit: Chatman Images)

This Ed Tech Founder’s Mission: Know and Show Others That They’re ‘Not Alone’

Katrina Thompkins opened her e-commerce store, K’dara CBD, just as the coronavirus crisis was starting to take hold in the U.S. (Credit: K'dara CBD)

A Nurse Launches a CBD Startup, Despite the Pandemic and Being a ‘Super-Minority’

Dreena Whitfield launched WhitPR with a hyperfocus on Black-owned businesses, individuals and organizations. (Credit: WhitPR)

Her PR Firm Has Succeeded By Amplifying Voices That Are ‘Ignored, Dismissed and Muted’

Black Business Owner Henderson FT

As a Black Business Owner, She Hid Her Ethnicity. ‘It’s What I Felt I Needed to Do’

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