August marks National Black Business Month, a time dedicated to supporting Black entrepreneurs and promoting economic equality.
In Erie County, local organizations and business owners are highlighting the impact of these investments on the regional economy.
National Black Business Month was established in 2004 by historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan to raise awareness regarding the disparities faced by Black entrepreneurs. Locally, the organization Diverse Erie was founded in 2021 with a mission to support and invest in businesses owned by Black, Indigenous and people of color after Erie was ranked as the worst place to live for Black Americans…