Angel McCoughtry: From WNBA Star to Game-Changing Entrepreneur

By Jackie Rae According to JP Morgan, the number of businesses owned by Black women increased by 50% between 2014 and 2019. During that period, Black women accounted for 42% of all new women-owned businesses and now own over 2 million businesses nationwide. Ask any entrepreneur, and they’ll tell you—starting a business demands long hours, resilience through triumphs and failures, and unwavering commitment, with no guarantee of success. Those bold enough to embark on this journey have earned the right to be part of the #WeBuiltThis campaign powered by Spectrum. As part of Black History Month, we celebrate the innovators, building space in multiple arenas and proving themselves as powerhouses in everything they do. This honor is reserved for those with exceptional talent and the unwavering tenacity to prove that Black excellence isn’t just a slogan—it’s a foundational truth.  For someone to have the work ethic to become the 2009 WNBA Rookie of the Year, set a league record with 42 points in a playoff game, score 38 points in a finals game—the most in history—and win two Olympic gold medals, it’s evident that hard work isn’t just a habit; it’s who you are. That is exactly who WNBA legend...