Black Enterprise: A Legacy of Resilience, Innovation, and Impact

Objective

Teachers will be able to:

Gain knowledge of the diverse range of industries and sectors in which African American entrepreneurs have made significant contributions.
Identify and utilize appropriate resources (e.g., primary sources, multimedia materials, websites) to enhance student learning on this topic.
Recognize the importance of incorporating diverse perspectives and narratives into their teaching practices.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Business, Consumers, Decision Making, Entrepreneurs, Producers, Wants

Description

This session celebrates the remarkable contributions of African American entrepreneurs throughout history and in the present day. Explore their resilience, innovation, and impact on the business world, and gain insights into the future of Black enterprise by analyzing data specific to American entrepreneurship. We will celebrate the often-untold contributions of African American entrepreneurs, both throughout history and in the business landscape of today. We will explore the ingenuity and determination of Black business leaders who, despite facing systemic obstacles related to racism and discrimination, forged their paths to success. Here are three reasons why teachers should attend this session. This webinar provides teachers with valuable content and resources to diversify their curriculum and offer a more inclusive and accurate representation of American history and business. The webinar will provide attendees with resources such as recommended readings, websites, discussion prompts, and project ideas that teachers can implement in their classrooms. Attending this webinar offers teachers a valuable professional development opportunity to expand their knowledge base and connect with educators from around the country.

Subjects:

Personal Finance,Economics,Business