Black-owned businesses see wave of support but still face barriers, according to survey

In the wake of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, many people across the country are looking for ways to support Black businesses.

A new survey from Groupon and the National Black Chamber of Commerce of more than 400 Black small business owners found that Black-owned businesses have seen an uptick in business in 2020. However, the survey also reinforced that Black entrepreneurs continue to face discrimination and inequalities when it comes to starting their own businesses. Here are the major trends the survey found about Black business owners and the struggles they face.