“I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. . . . And from there, I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations. I have built my own factory on my own ground.” Madam C.J. Walker #BlackHistoryMonth

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Today we were proud to have Sec. Wilbur Ross and reps from The White House & U.S. Department of Education with Chris Garcia (@MBDANatlDir) to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and recognize the contributions of African American businesses, underscoring the Administration’s commitment to minority-owned firms.

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African-American innovators and entrepreneurs “help drive our country into the future,” Sec. Wilbur Ross said. “Thanks to the President’s policies, there are more opportunities for African-American businesses than ever before.” #BlackHistoryMonth

.MBDANatlDir welcomes #BlackHistoryMonth panelists Ja’Ron Smith, Special Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, and Johnathan Holifield, Executive Director for the The White House Initiative on HBCUs, to the stage.

Under Sec. Wilbur Ross’ leadership at the U.S. Commerce Dept. we are all focused on one overarching purpose: Helping the American Economy Grow. #BlackHistoryMonth

We are honored to have Sec. Wilbur Ross deliver opening remarks to commemorate #BlackHistoryMonth at program today on “African-American leaders in the White House: Education, Business, & Policy” #BlackHistoryMonth 2018

Getting ready for our 2018 African American Heritage Month program: an open dialogue around the impact African Americans in the The White House are making in our country through business, education, and policy. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth 2018

Last week we met to discuss the Investing in Opportunity Act in the 2017 Tax Bill that will drive capital to distressed urban & rural communities, in which ~52 million Americans live. #TaxReform

Candids of the MBDA Business Center - Washington, DC and MBDA Federal Procurement Center Directors speaking about their mission and why they're vital for MBE success! #HereToServe #SupplierDiversity #MBDA #CRMSDC #MBEIC MBDANatlDir

President Trump’s infrastructure plan will give states the flexibility to address the unique needs of their rural communities. More: 45.wh.gov/oJg6Wx

#DidYouKnow 59% of African American owned businesses are owned by women? #BlackHistoryMonth

There are 2.6 million firms owned by African Americans contributing $150B to our economy and 975K jobs. #BlackHistoryMonth

From the Boston Massacre to present-day operations, African-Americans have served to defend our nation #InTimesOfWar . During #AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth , we honor them for their legacy of service & commitment to our U.S. Army & nation. Learn more at go.usa.gov/xnf9H. #BHM

This February, we celebrate National African American History Month to honor the significant contributions African Americans have made to our great Nation #BlackHistoryMonth whitehouse.gov/presidential-a…

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