How Local Communities Can Support Black And Brown Business Owners

As business leaders, we must always heed the words of Martin Luther King Jr.: “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” Let’s ask ourselves, what is history making us out to be? Have we moved the needle and advanced diversity, equity and inclusion as many of us publicly promised? Have we acted, or are we still reacting? Are we effectively communicating our actions to stakeholders? Are we focused solely on our own progress, or are we making contributions as corporate citizens and community partners?