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Lil Wayne Accused Of Lying About Drug Use To Obtain $9M Government Loan During Pandemic

The rap icon’s company received $8.9 million from the Smalls Business Association under the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, which was designed to help struggling music venues avoid bankruptcy.
03/15/2024
Government Shutdown

Government Shutdown: Business Not as Usual

Shutdown hits Antwayne and Tanya Ford at work and home.
10/10/2013
Federal Training Programs

American Money: Racial Equality In and Out of the Workplace

Lessons from a minority-owned business.
08/20/2013
Study Says Black Women Have a Better Chance of Getting Loans

SBA Loan Programs

Have a well prepared and thorough loan submission.
08/01/2013
Minority Businesses

Money Monday: Small Business Appreciation

Business tips for entrepreneurs at every stage.
05/06/2013

This Day in Black History: Jan. 9, 1935

Entrepreneur Earl G. Graves was born.
01/03/2013
White House Hosts HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference

White House Hosts HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference

The SBA wants to help nurture young Black entrepreneurs.
04/16/2012
Valerie Jarrett

Valerie Jarrett Hails Lower Black Unemployment, Says Job Is Unfinished

A senior aide to Obama lays out his economic strategy.
02/06/2012
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Black Women Entrepreneurs Setting a Fast Pace, Despite Obstacles

White House officials mark gains, even with loans tight.
02/03/2012