Buy From A Black Woman x Center For Black Entrepreneurship Research Study
In 2024, Buy From A Black Woman partnered with the Center For Black Entrepreneurship for A Black Woman Research Study. The purpose of the initiative was to:
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Conduct a study titled, "Study of The Impact of The Defunding of DEI Initiatives & The Social Justice Uprising on Black Women-Owned Businesses"
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Gather data that can be used inform policies, programs and support mechanisms that empower Black Women Business Owners
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Foster the growth and success of Black Women Entrepreneurs, and to contribute to inclusive economic development throughout the Black entrepreneurship ecosystem overall
We surveyed 199 business owners, held round tables with 20 participants and conducted interviews with four Black Women to find out how they were affected by the wave of support for Black businesses during the social justice uprising, as well as the defunding of DEI programs and a significant decrease in support that followed.
Round table discussion with Black Women Business Owners in Nashville, Tennessee
Our findings were both striking and deeply concerning, which made our mission to amplify Black Women’s voices so they are not drowned out by the data even more urgent. Our documentary, Listen To Black Women: A Black Woman Research Study, is one step towards this goal.
The documentary brings our findings to life through the voices of Black Women Entrepreneurs. Black Women deserve to be heard, and now more than ever, it is vital that we amplify their voices.
This documentary is the first in a series of stories that we’ll be sharing about our research, so subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss any updates as we uncover more insights on the journey to sharing this data.
For questions or media inquiries, please contact media@buyfromablackwoman.org.
We want to acknowledge Black Girl PR for their invaluable support in the research and development of Listen To Black Women. Their expertise played a crucial role in amplifying the voices and stories of the Black Women Entrepreneurs featured in this documentary.
This research study was supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Black Economic Alliance Foundation.