Black Business Month: Equity in Procurement 

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In honor of Black Business Month, Jacqueline Hayes, founder & chief marketing strategist of Crayons & Marketers, sits down with Danielle McGee, the CEO and founder behind Black Business Boom, for a compelling discussion on equity in supplier diversity. 

Danielle is an unwavering activist and advocate for Black entrepreneurship. Through her platform Black Business Boom, she provides digital marketing training and guidance to support small Black-owned businesses. Her aim is to help them build an online presence and compete in today’s marketplace by offering free and low-cost training; reducing economic inequality. Click here to watch.

What You’ll Hear: Jacqueline and Danielle explore the substantial economic impacts of Black-owned businesses and the challenges they face due to barriers in supplier diversity programs. They emphasize the urgent need for reform in both the corporate and governmental sectors to ensure equal opportunities. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation on access and equity. 

About Danielle: In addition to Black Business Boom, Danielle spearheaded platforms like Boomin University and Black-Owned Nashville. With an MBA and extensive experience in digital marketing and academia, her ceaseless efforts continue to bridge divides and propel entrepreneurs forward. 

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