NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 15: Marcus Samuelsson attends José Andrés and Family in Spain D+ Series reception at Mercado Little Spain on December 15, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for HBO)
Black History Month is coming to an end, which closes out Cheddar News' month-long series featuring Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.
Highlighted companies and individuals ranged from breweries and ice cream shops to celebrity chefs and congressional leaders.
Experts also provided background on the challenges facing Black-owned businesses and highlighted the untapped spending power of the Black community.
Here's a final rundown of the series in celebration of the end of Black History Month:
Kim Crawford Goodman, CEO of Smarsh, breaks down how financial firms are scaling AI while managing compliance, risk, and regulation in a changing landscape.
Elizabeth Renter, Senior Economist at NerdWallet, breaks down how inflation and oil price shocks are driving higher costs and squeezing consumers today.
David Branch of Wells Fargo explains why cocoa prices are falling but some candy costs remain high and when consumers may finally see relief at checkout.
Colonel Chris Hadfield, astronaut and best-selling author, breaks down Artemis II and why NASA’s next crewed mission is key to returning humans to the Moon.
Ben Geman, Energy Reporter at Axios, explains how the Iran war could reshape global energy—disrupting supply, shifting power, and accelerating a new regime.
