Standing in the Gap: Why Black Business Month Matters in Birmingham and Beyond

Opinion
By Robert Dickerson | Special to The Times
Every August, America observes National Black Business Month — a time to celebrate Black-owned businesses, recognize successful entrepreneurs, and encourage consumers to support businesses that have historically faced barriers to growth.
But for me, Black Business Month is a reminder that Black business ownership was never just about opening doors for individual entrepreneurs. It was about creating independence, dignity, employment, owners