The Challenges Facing African American Entrepreneurs

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In choosing my topics, I categorized five relatable topics that I was passionate about. From there, I added three reasons that supported each topic as well adding opposing viewpoints to each assertion. As it stands, my first topic, The Challenges Facing African American Entrepreneurs may be the best fit for me since I have first hand experience dealing with such challenges. On the other hand, the third topic, The Problems Associated With Cultural Appropriation, is a very edgy and provocative topic in which may reveal some enlightening research. Therefore, my dilemma lies between the comfort of the familiar and the enlightening of the unknown. Indeed, I will weigh my options prudently.

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