Monadnock Food Co-op will join the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) and over forty partners from twenty states to launch the second annual Choose Black-Owned Month in February, during Black History Month.
Why Celebrate Choose Black-Owned Month?
According to Pew Research, just 3% of U.S. businesses were identified as Black or African-American-owned as of 2020. That’s despite 12.4% of the overall population being Black adults. Removing this disparity leads to increased employment and economic growth. Learn more!
This campaign urges individuals and businesses to support independent Black-owned businesses and celebrate diversity. The more dollars spent at Black-owned businesses, the more dollars recirculate in the local economy, boosting job growth, charitable giving, and overall prosperity.
“We are dedicated to building strong local economies that are diverse, inclusive, and equitable,” said Jen Risley, AMIBA Director of Operations. “Choose Black-Owned Month plays a critical role in fulfilling our mission.”
