According to research by Robert Fairlie, a professor at University of California, Santa Cruz, the number of Black business owners actually grew post-pandemic. At the same time, White and Asian entrepreneurs fell by 3% and 2%, respectively. The number of Hispanic owners rose by 15% during this period. Black people are generally forced to be more resilient but Fairlie pointed to another factor: the success of the Buy Black movement, which has surged even more in the post-George Floyd era. In other words, Black people are job creators and increasingly, they are choosing to use that superpower within the community. As a Black owned company, Rap Snacks has also grown through COVID. As you support us, we support our community and we’re using Oowe Fest to help spur other Black entrepreneurs, as well.
]]>HBCU bands are showing out for our new content series: Rap Snacks Symphony, during Oowee Fest: A Celebration of US. This is definitely a full orchestra, touching HBCUs around the country and the lives of their students. Rap Snacks is proud to partner with HBCUs to honor the culture and in turn, the bands are coming out to show their love for us. Rap Snacks Symphony is launching and the sounds are “Oowee” sweet!
Not only are we highlighting the bands but behind the scenes, we are working with HBCU students everyday to build our movement. As you see the bands, know that Rap Snacks is not only pushing chips on campus but we’re also pushing opportunities with a commitment to build Black institutions well beyond February.
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