Minority Entrepreneur Day

Minority Entrepreneur Day is January 29th

Minority Entrepreneur Day is the day to honor the minority entrepreneurs who start and run small businesses. It is a day to remind people to support locally owned minority businesses and appreciate their unique challenges in the marketplace.

Minority Entrepreneur Day was created by the Holiday Visionary Committee and set on January 29th in honor of Oprah Winfrey on her birthday. Oprah is one of the most influential people in the world. She has had a huge impact on society, and her work has helped to change the lives of many people. Oprah has been a talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. She has used her platform to promote education, self-improvement, and humanitarianism. Her work has helped to improve the lives of many people, and she has inspired others to do good in the world. Oprah is an incredible role model, and she has made a positive impact on the world.

There are now more than four million minority-owned companies in the United States (source) representing about 18 percent of the population, whereas minorities make up about 32 percent. Minority-owned businesses are those owned by African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Pacific Islanders, or American Indians and Alaska Natives. While the percentage of minority owned businesses is growing, minority small businesses still have a greater struggle gaining funding. According to this Forbes article, there are various reasons, stemming from less visibility to investors and investors not having as much faith in their success. However, minority owned businesses are on the rise and their success rate is increasing as well. 

How to Celebrate Minority Entrepreneur Day

• Shop at a minority owned business both locally and online
• Give a shoutout to a minority small business owner
• Offer a service at a reduced rate or free for a minority owned business
• Invest in a minority owned business or startup
• Say happy birthday to Oprah and thank her for her inspiration
• Be inspired and start your minority owned business

How Minority Entrepreneur Day Unites People

It is important to support each other in our endeavors and Minority Entrepreneur Day is a day to come together in support of those who may face bigger obstacles when starting their business. 

Minority Entrepreneur Day: Inspiring and Supporting the Dreams of Minorities - by Patti Jewel