To kick off Black History Month we spoke with Black business owners who are struggling with a common problem in their community. Action News Jax met with business owners who said African Americans are spending money outside the black community.
>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<
According to the Center for Law and Social Policy, Black labor has been foundational to America’s development and our economy. But there’s a challenge the Black community is facing, and it’s hurting Black business owners.
[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks ]
“The black business — we need that support. Spend within your community because outside of your community — that grows, and we die out,” business owner Ann Williams said.
Ann Williams and her husband, Bernard, have been in business for nearly 40 years. During their time in Jacksonville, they had seen a decrease in Black-owned businesses.
“Jacksonville needs more Black own business in the community,” business owner Bernard Williams said. “All different types of businesses will create that wealth we need in our community.”