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The AI-Driven Renaissance: Unlocking Black Entrepreneurship's $2.1 Trillion Potential

The 2025 Essence Festival in New Orleans, a cultural and economic landmark, underscored a pivotal truth: Black entrepreneurship is not merely a social cause but a high-growth economic frontier. With Black buying power projected to hit $2.1 trillion by 2026, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), venture capital, and community-driven innovation is creating rare opportunities for investors seeking both impact and returns.

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The AI-Driven Renaissance: Unlocking Black Entrepreneurship's $2.1 Trillion Potential

Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty

Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty

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Essence Fest leads a summer of events for Black entrepreneurs galvanized by economic uncertainty