US Black Chambers Archives

Statement from U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Regarding the Trump Administration’s Attempt to Upend the Affirmative Action Program

June 6, 2025 admin 0

By U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. [WASHINGTON, DC ] June 4, 2025 — The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. firmly opposes the Trump Administration’s reported effort to dismantle a cornerstone of economic and educational opportunity in America: the $37 billion affirmative action […]

Save The Date – US Black Chamber National Conference July 16th – July 18th

February 4, 2025 admin 0

Tickets on Sale Now! 2025 USBC National Conference: Celebrating “The Year of the Member” Mark your calendars! The 2025 USBC National Conference is coming to Washington, D.C., July 16-18, 2025.This year, we’re celebrating “The Year of the Member”—a powerful gathering […]

USBC 2023 Power 50 Women’s Luncheon March 23, 2023

February 13, 2023 admin 0

Join U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. in partnership with AT&T for the 2023 “Power 50” Women’s History Month Luncheon to honor women who are powerful leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives. The event will recognize our 2023 Power 50 honorees and the […]

Business

Applications Now Open for the Coalition to Back Black Businesses 2022-23 Grant Program

August 24, 2022 admin 0

By The U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) Now in its third year, the Coalition to Back Black Businesses will award $1.3 million in total grants and resources to support the long-term growth of Black-owned small businesses as they continue to navigate […]

Greenwood Women’s Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

December 7, 2021 admin 0

Wednesday, December 08, 2021 GREENWOOD CULTURAL CENTER 322 N. Greenwood Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 If you’re in the Tulsa area, please join us with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Meta, and the Greenwood Black Chamber of Commerce for the […]

USBC Addresses White Rage + Inauguration Details

January 8, 2021 admin 0

By U.S. Black Chambers Washington, DC- During the recent presidential election the U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) played a pivotal role in advocating for the Biden-Harris campaign. As the national voice of Black business owners, the USBC leveraged its 145 affiliate Chambers […]

US Black Chambers Supports National Black Voter Day September 18, 2020

September 18, 2020 admin 0

National Black Voter Day The Power of the Black VoteWashington, DC- Today marks National Black Voter Day: the inaugural day of recognition of Black voters and Black voting power. U.S. Black Chambers’ President Ron Busby released the following statement: “Today […]

Business

USBC & Google Create “Black-owned” Virtual Badge

August 3, 2020 admin 0

Washington, D.C.– In honor of National Black Business Month the U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) has partnered with Google to release a first of it’s kind “Black-owned” virtual badge, which helps consumers easily identify Black-owned businesses when using Google Search and Google Maps.USBC President […]

USBC’s Juneteenth Statement and byblack Launch

June 19, 2020 admin 0

U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) released the following statement in honor of Juneteenth and to commemorate USBC’s new byblack platform: “Today is met with a sobering reflection of what ‘freedom’ really means and whether Black Americans have achieved true freedom.Although physically […]

Black Business Owners’ Ranks Collapse by 41% in U.S. Lockdowns

June 12, 2020 admin 0

The Covid-19 economic shutdown has hurt black-owned businesses the most across racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., with a devastating 41% decline in black-owned businesses, according to Bloomberg. U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) President Ron Busby released the following statement: “The […]

The U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) released the following statement in solidarity with the George Floyd protests:

June 2, 2020 admin 0

“We stand with those who are rightfully protesting against the scourge of police misconduct, the system of racism, and the ongoing manslaughter of Black men and women. Today marks the 99 year anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre. Tulsa, Oklahoma was […]

Black-owned businesses got little relief under Payroll Protection Program

May 26, 2020 admin 0

In Letter to Congress: Black Wealth 2020 Sends Plea for Unity in Pandemic Relief By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) As the U. S. House of Representatives awaits the political fate of another multi-trillion dollar coronavirus relief bill, called the “Heroes […]

U.S. Black Chambers Statement on Senate broadband hearing

May 13, 2020 admin 0

“Congress and the Administration must work together towards a plan that brings all Americans into the digital age” By Ron Busby, President, U.S. Black Chambers: “Covid-19 has devastated millions of small businesses across America. This is more than a devastating […]

New Coalition Calls for Prioritization of Underserved and Rural Small Businesses in Coronavirus Response

May 8, 2020 admin 0

BY U.S. Black Chambers Inc The U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) is a founding member of a new coalition created to advocate for prioritized CARES Act funding for underserved small business owners.The Page 30 Coalition is named in recognition of Page […]

Join the U.S. Black Chambers to learn how to manage, develop, and safeguard your business in “the new reality.”

April 23, 2020 admin Comments Off

Thursday, April 23rd, 2pm ET: Details: Title: Managing in the New Reality Date: Thursday, April 23rd Time: 2:00pm ET Location: Webinar RSVP Link: usblackchambers.org/cares-act/ Featuring: Antwanye Ford, USBC Board Member, President & CEO of Enlightened Inc. Marvin Clark, President, KLA One LLC Become a Member […]

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10 Things You’ll Learn During US Black Chambers 10th Annual Conference

July 12, 2019 admin 0

Don’t Miss USBC’s 10th Anniversary & National Business Conference! Early-Bird Tickets are Still Available for a Limited Time. Join us for 3 Power-Packed Days of Entrepreneurial Training and Chamber DevelopmentEntrepreneurship is the key to building wealth in the Black community. […]