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BC Black-owned business owners say the community still face systemic inequality and racism

OTTAWA — When Sean Whyte opened a fashion store in early 2020, he had no idea a global pandemic would force him to throw out his business plan within a couple…

Black businesses are urging customers to support them year-round not just during Black History Month.

OTTAWA - When Sean Whyte opened a fashion store in early 2020, he had no idea a global pandemic would force him to throw out his business plan within a couple of months.

The government said the program was aimed at helping business owners overcome barriers within financial institutions and entrepreneurship in general.

OTTAWA — When Sean Whyte opened a fashion store in early 2020, he had no idea a global pandemic would force him to throw out his business plan within a couple of months.

Academics and advocates have pointed out the barriers Black people face navigating financial institutions

Launched in September 2020, Canadas Black Entrepreneurship Program is aimed at helping Black business owners overcome barriers they face navigating financial institutions and entrepreneurship in general. But academics and advocates point out the barriers Black people continue to face while interacting with these institutions.

Academics and advocates have pointed out the barriers Black people face navigating financial institutions

Academics and advocates have pointed out the barriers Black people face navigating financial institutions