This Op-Ed was written by Mona-Lisa Prosper, Director of the Black Entrepreneur Startup Program at Futurpreneur
Read MoreA message to the Startup community: It’s time to empower small businesses too!
Malika Tirolien on Higher
In addition to her work with Snarky Puppy and Bokanté, Tirolien has worked with the band Groundfood, and has collaborated with and been featured by many other artists. Tirolien has also opened for several notable musicians, the most memorable for her being Lauryn Hill.
Read MoreTenaj Williams and Misha Maseka on Ragtime
“I just want to feel like I belong on that stage the exact same way that everybody else does,” says Williams. “I don’t want to have to prove anything. Unfortunately that is not the case for us, but it’s the reality that I’m choosing for myself.”
Read MoreBlack In Business: T’oria Skincare
Sarah Akinfenwa wasn’t planning on starting her business during a pandemic and has faced challenges and sleepless nights along the way. But the positive responses from her customers surprised her.
Read MoreBlack in Business: Rhythm Fitness
Prior to the pandemic a large part of Mmono’s work involved training people within the comfort of their own homes. However, during the pandemic she went completely online in order to make fitness accessible to everyone amidst the lockdown and changing restrictions.
Read MoreBlack in Business: Black Inclusion Association
Sadiq’s high school experiences inspired her and her friends to start the Black Inclusion Association (BIA), a non-profit group in Calgary that offers scholarships for high school students applying for university, hosts workshops, and recognizes Black excellence.
Read MoreBlack in Business: Hanupor Apparel
Hanupor Apparel was born in Mary Ladipo’s living room back in Nigeria over five years ago and her business has continued to grow and flourish since she immigrated to Canada.
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