Charles Richard (C. R.) Patterson was born in 1833 in Virginia. Accounts differ as to whether his family was enslaved or free. In 1840, he and his parents and three of his brothers escaped or traveled to Greenfield, Ohio, a stop on the Underground Railroad. According to Patterson family lore, the family swam across the Ohio River. C. R. would have been 7 or
GEN's Small Business Grants Program (SBGP), with the support of generous partners and sponsors, provides direct financial support to founders around the world. Since launching in 2020 in response to entrepreneur needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program has administered over USD 15 million in grants. These funds have helped founders navigate the
A collaboration between Barcardi and the NAACP, the Backing the B.A.R. initiative awards $10,000 grants to Black-owned businesses in the beverage alcohol service, sales and hospitality industries. The grant timeline runs from June 17 - July 30. The NAACP x BACARDI are working together to provide dedicated support to Black-owned businesses in the beverage
