I am reminded of a quote by inequality writer, Chuck Collins, “Imagine a ten-mile race in which contestants have different starting lines based on race, income and education. The economically privileged athletes start several hundred yards ahead of the disadvantaged runners. The race begins, and the advantaged competitors pull ahead quickly. By mid-race, an alarming gap has opened up in the field, and by the finish line, the last half of the field finishes more than two miles behind the winners”. This is indicative of the challenges African American Entrepreneurs face. Even though African American entrepreneurs have access to the same resources as other entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, African American business owners achieve less
