New Black business owner is doing what she can to survive the pandemic Starting a business any time can be hard but imagine doing it during a pandemic. Well like many others, one woman did and she's taking her business on wheels. De'Quioa Freeman says she wanted to be one of the Black businesses who survives COVID-19. and last updated 2021-02-12 20:03:46-05 NASHVILLE, Tenn (WTVF) â Starting a business any time can be hard but imagine doing it during a pandemic. De'Quioa Freeman says she wanted to be one of the Black businesses who survives COVID-19. While many business owners are wondering how to keep the lights on, Freeman was researching her next plan.