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Representative John Lewis was a civil rights leader who fought for racial equality and social justice throughout his life. While he is most well-known for his work in the civil rights movement, he also made significant contributions to the empowerment of African-American access to entrepreneurship. Here are a few examples:
Co-founder of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program: Representative Lewis played a key role in the creation of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program, which provides support and resources to small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, including African-Americans. The program has helped many African-American entrepreneurs get access to capital, training, and other resources needed to start and grow successful businesses.
Support for black-owned businesses: Throughout his career, Representative Lewis was a vocal supporter of black-owned businesses. He recognized that these businesses were essential for building strong, self-sufficient communities and worked to promote policies that would support their growth and development.
Support for financial literacy and education: Representative Lewis also recognized the importance of financial literacy and education for African-American entrepreneurs. He was a strong advocate for policies and programs that would provide resources and support to help African Americans build wealth and achieve financial security.
Overall, Representative John Lewis made significant contributions to the empowerment of African-American access to entrepreneurship. His advocacy and support for policies and programs that promote economic opportunity and financial empowerment for African Americans continue to have a lasting impact on our society today.
Co-founder of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program: Representative Lewis played a key role in the creation of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program, which provides support and resources to small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, including African-Americans. The program has helped many African-American entrepreneurs get access to capital, training, and other resources needed to start and grow successful businesses.
Support for black-owned businesses: Throughout his career, Representative Lewis was a vocal supporter of black-owned businesses. He recognized that these businesses were essential for building strong, self-sufficient communities and worked to promote policies that would support their growth and development.
Support for financial literacy and education: Representative Lewis also recognized the importance of financial literacy and education for African-American entrepreneurs. He was a strong advocate for policies and programs that would provide resources and support to help African Americans build wealth and achieve financial security.
Overall, Representative John Lewis made significant contributions to the empowerment of African-American access to entrepreneurship. His advocacy and support for policies and programs that promote economic opportunity and financial empowerment for African Americans continue to have a lasting impact on our society today.
