5 Organizations Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship 

By Aziah Siid | Word In Black (WIB) – From hair products mogul Madame C.J. Walker to Pinky Cole, CEO of Slutty Vegan foods, the Black community has a long tradition of inspiring and nurturing entrepreneurs.  The creativity and determination of building a successful business from the ground up — and seeing a& venture shine — can be immensely satisfying, and the call to create one is enduring.& According to the most recent official numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau, there are nearly 3.6 million Black-owned businesses, employing millions of people nationwide.& Now, with platforms like Tik Tok, Shopify, and other methods, Black youth are turning their interest and passions into profits. For students with a entrepreneurial spirit, there are organizations across the country specifically designed to help them plan a venture, fund it and more. Check out five of them here:& Black Girl Ventures Foundation In its mission to provide Black women and girls with access to “community, capital, and capacity,”& Black Girl Ventures& has funded& hundreds of thousands of small businesses& across the nation, helping transform dreams into realities.& Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur and computer scientist Shelly Bell, the nonprofit  foundation has multiple programs targeting tech-enabled businesses...