Black entrepreneurs aim to dismantle racial barriers

Five Black entrepeneurs from across Canada are competing for $25,000 by pitching their business ideas to a panel of judges and peers. It’s all part of trying to untangle the systemic barriers Black Canadians face, particularly from a business perspective. Black Entrepreneurs and Businesses of Canada executive director Jackee Kasandy talks to Jennifer Palma about the contest and gives her perspective.

• Black-owned business program gives B.C. owners a shot at government contracts