Black-owned businesses create inclusivity within the market and offer the opportunity to create new jobs within our communities. Black businesses alsoplay an important role in closing the racial wealth gap and are leaders in driving innovation, technology, creating jobs and celebrating our culture whichpositively impacts the growth and global financial strength of our nation. It isour hope that you will use this directory as a tool that will help inform yourpurchasing decisions. Remember, you can support black businesses by purchasing goods and services and by promoting a business on social media or byword of mouth. Black dollars spent are not only an essential part of the economy but to the growth and future our communities.