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
4 min read Published July 11, 2023 Written by Kristina Byas Edited by Emily Maracle The Small Business Administration (SBA), a government agency that supports small businesses, offers various types of loans to assist entrepreneurs in starting, expanding and maintaining their businesses. An SBA disaster loan can provide financial
A few weeks ago we asked our followers for their opinions on what stops them from shopping at black-owned businesses, and one complaint that came up frequently was poor customer service. Both in the UK and the US this is an association that people usually make with black businesses, and it’s a detrimental stereotype that’s harming the very businesses we say
June 9, 2023 updated
•
8 min read
By Mel Jones
In this article:
What Resources Exist for Minority-Owned Businesses?
Where to Find Minority Small Business Resources
How to Apply for Minority Small Business Opportunities
Additional Resources for Minority Business Owners
Small business
