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Daymond Johnwants to help other Black business owners and entrepreneurs succeed.
Additionally, six-time Grammy nominee Khalid will perform.
“I am so excited to be bringing the second annual Black Entrepreneurs Day to Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theatre,” John, 57, tells PEOPLE in a statement. “It is the perfect backdrop for me to sit with our incredible lineup of entertainers, celebrities, athletes and brand partners so we can all learn about how to persevere in business through insightful conversations and stories that celebrate our successes while confronting our failures.”
Not only will the event provide guidance and inspiration to the next generation of rising entrepreneurs, but there will also be a $200,000+ NAACP Powershift Grant awarded to select business owners.
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The event’s partnersJPMorgan Chase,The General,T-Mobile,Salesforce,Johnson & Johnson,Shopify,KlaviyoandLogitechhave funded a total of 10 grants that will be awarded. From September 23 to September 28, Black entrepreneurs and small business owners can apply for a $25,000 NAACP Powershift grant throughthe event’s website.
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Black business leaders and stars includingGabrielle Union,Jamie FoxxandLL Cool Jparticipated in the first-ever gathering.
source: people.com
