Entrepreneurs of color face barriers to capital and resources white counterparts do not. The economic fallout of COVID-19 threatens to further leave minority small businesses behind. What is the role of Corporate America, government and consumers to lift up these businesses as we work toward racial equity as a community? What can be done specifically in this fragile economy to ensure their livelihood?
Join the discussion with John Barros, Chief of Economic Development for the City of Boston, Nia Evans, Executive Director of The Boston Ujima Project, Beyazmin Jimenez, Director of Economic Opportunity for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and Malia Lazu, Regional President & EVP, Chief Experience and Culture Officer for Berkshire Bank moderated by the Globe's Shirley Leung.
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