Kendrick Lamar Rocked Custom Jacket By British-Jamaican Designer During Memorable Super Bowl Halftime Show
Lamar wore the red, white, and blue statement piece from Martine Rose.
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performance was one for the books and looks. The “Not Like Us” rapper rocked a leather jacket by famed British-Jamaican designer Martine Rose.
The red, white, and blue statement piece aligned with the show’s patriotic color scheme. While the designer is not American, she brought to life Lamar’s vision of showing what Black people and culture have done for this country.
The jacket infused the American flag colors and featured a word tied to Lamar and his latest album, GNX. Written on its front was the word “Gloria,” which is also the final track title of the LP. In the song featuring Sza, Lamar raps about a woman of the same name. However, according to Genius, the name is more of a metaphor for his rap glory.
“Gloria, which means “glory” in Spanish, becomes a personification of rap glory—his “pen” and the artistic journey it represents,” described the music information platform. “The relationship described symbolizes his intimate and often conflicted bond with his art, reflecting its power to uplift and consume him.”
He also paired Martine’s starring piece with other items that nodded to his lyrics. Lamar also wore a lower-case “a” chain from Tiffany & Co. Many deemed the chain could represent his media company, PG Lang, and its logo. However, others may have perceived it as a nod to his “a minor” lyric from “Not Like Us,” which alludes to Drake’s alleged dating choices.
The rest of his outfit included flare jeans from Celine and a backward hat. However, Lamar has worn pieces from Rose before, carrying this tradition all the way to one of his biggest stages.
The decision to feature the work of a modern Black designer aligned with the show’s theme; the performance also had a Black Uncle Sam, portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, and crip-walking dancers to showcase a new form of national pride. With this, Lamar backed his initial notion that rap’s influence goes beyond the music.
“Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one,” expressed the Grammy-winning artist back when he was announced as the Super Bowl headliner, re-shared by People.
For those who want to rock something similar by the hot designer, Rose has numerous track jackets in stock to embody the brazen rapper.
Since 2017, the organization has transformed more than 24 homes in the Upton, Druid Heights, and Penn North areas. With the average price of the flipped homes starting at $120,000, program manager Tonika Garibaldi said the group supports Black women in giving them the tools for generational wealth and how to maintain as a homeowner.
“We support Black women in their homeownership journey and expose them to tools and skills to learn carpentry and maintain their home,” Garibaldi said.
“All the homes are open floor plans, kitchens usually in the back, living room here with a bathroom and two bedrooms upstairs.”
Some of the affordable homes they helped establish between Etting Avenue and Presstman Street would hold a mortgage of $600 with the group’s work. Garibaldi admitted that they could go higher but they are not looking to take advantage of vulnerable homeowners.
“We could easily list it for a little bit more, but we want it to benefit the buyer,” she continued.
“It’s not just get the home and you are done, it’s we are there, we have conversations about starting new businesses, paying off mortgages early, buying an investment property.”
Such advice has helped women like Saj Dillard, who says she always dreamed of owning her own home like some of the women in her family. When she found Black Women Build, it became a reality. “I’ve always wanted to own a home. My mom and grandmother are homeowners, and that’s something I wanted, but never thought it would be a reality for me at this age,” Dillard said.
“I have neighbors that I connect with, talk to, am able to share my ideas with, let them know what I have going on, how they can support me, and vice versa,” Dillard said.
The group’s work caught the eye of JPMorgan Chase in 2024 after being one of nine nonprofits who were awarded a portion of a $4 million commitment to help combat Charm City’s vacant housing crisis, according to The Baltimore Banner. The funding is part of a five-year, $20 million investment from the financial institution to the city as it has expanded its reach, including the launch of a virtual call center in 2023 that provided close to 125 jobs.
With support from the city and corporations like JPMorgan, Black Women Build has been able to focus on more than just housing opportunities. Their latest move is opening a community resource center with the anticipation of providing resources such as financial wellness classes, a tool-lending library, and a tranquility garden.
Dillard says she’s excited about what’s next for the organization. “We lack these kinds of spaces in this area, so it will be a welcome addition and step in the right direction for other things to be added to this community as well,” she said.
University Of Michigan’s 1st Black Female To Graduate Med School Advocated For Black Health Issues
University of Michigan's first Black female graduate was ahead of her time in advocating for solutions to Black health issues.
More insight is being provided into Sophia Jones’ seminal work detailing Black health issues in the United States over a century ago.
Jones made history in 1885 as the first Black medical graduate from the University of Michigan. Following her graduation, she continued breaking barriers by championing critical issues such as infant mortality, vaccine hesitancy, access to care, and diversity in healthcare. Her advocacy not only shaped the university’s legacy but also had a lasting impact on national healthcare conversations, many of which remain relevant today.
Her 1913 work in “Fifty Years of Public Negro Health” covered topics “that we’re still grappling with today,” Dr. Virginia Sheffield of University of Michigan’s Department of Internal Medicine told MLive.
“She also pushed back against the narrative at the time that this was a problem with a certain group of people, rather than a systemic problem,” Sheffield, who researched Jones for the school’s 175th anniversary, said.
After earning her degree from the University of Michigan, Jones joined Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, becoming its first Black faculty member. She managed the college infirmary and established its nurse training program. Later, she served as a resident physician at Wilberforce University, a private historically Black institution in Ohio. Additionally, Jones maintained a private medical practice in Philadelphia, Missouri, and Kansas.
While researching Jones’ history, Sheffield discovered her 1913 publication, which not only highlighted but also foresaw many of the challenges Black patients continue to face in healthcare today. Jones emphasized the significance of Black doctors and nurses providing care for Black patients and underscored the crucial role of well-trained Black nurses who are “equally active in the reduction of the mortality rate…not only to her own race…but also to the white race.”
Jones also advocated for the importance of immunizations in promoting public health, a stance that Sheffield noted reflected the racial disparities seen with the COVID-19 vaccine. While infant mortality rates have improved since the 1800s, particularly within Black populations, Jones’ work on the issue was remarkably prescient.
“We do still see gaps in outcomes for black patients and parents and babies in the hospital,” Sheffield said.
Jones closed out her 1913 work with an impassioned call for public health education.
“Who fears to face another fifty years with all these forces at work for the permanence of the race? Only the pessimist doubtful of the value of education,” she wrote.
Jones has been commemorated in various ways at the University of Michigan. She and William Henry Fitzbutler, the first Black male graduate, are honored through the Fitzbutler-Jones Alumni Society, which supports students and faculty.
Additionally, the Jones Room in the Michigan Union is named in her honor. Sheffield believes her legacy should be recognized not only for pioneering Black healthcare but also for advancing public health education as a whole.
“A good chunk of her career was dedicated towards educating others, establishing programs for training and taking care of marginalized patients,” Sheffield said.
Critics Blast Ye For Selling T-Shirt With Swastika On Yeezy Website
The ADL (Anti-Defamation League) has targeted Ye for his latest action
After Ye shot a low-budget commercial for placement during this year’s Super Bowl, he wiped the website of his Yeezy products to promote a T-shirt featuring a swastika.
On the controversial music producer’s Yeezy site, where he was previously selling various items of clothing for his Yeezy brand, the only item for sale is the offensive T-shirt with the anti-Jewish, hate symbol. The offensive swastika was the focal point of Adolf Hitler’s hatred and venom toward Jewish people in Germany during the 1940s.
Ye has been accused of being anti-semitic for his constant outbursts that targeted Jewish people and companies which led to him having several partnerships he had with various companies to be severed due to his views.
The ADL (Anti-Defamation League) has targeted Ye in recent years and put out a statement via social media regarding his latest action:
“As if we needed further proof of Kanye’s antisemitism, he chose to put a single item for sale on his website – a t-shirt emblazoned with a swastika. The swastika is the symbol adopted by Hitler as the primary emblem of the Nazis. It galvanized his followers in the 20th century and continues to threaten and instill fear in those targeted by antisemitism and white supremacy.”
The organization pointed out that the item is listed under the HH-01 code, which symbolizes the “Heil Hitler” chant that Hitler and his followers repeated during the Holocaust.
“If that wasn’t enough, the t-shirt is labeled on Kanye’s website as “HH-01,” which is code for ‘Heil Hitler.'”
As Ye returned to social media, he went on a streak of writing anti-semitic statements and praising Hitler again and even labeled himself a Nazi. He also denounced the #MeToo movement and other comments and statements that revert to the type of messages he was spewing years ago during his rants before losing his adidas, GAP, and Belencia partnerships. The ADL brought those facts to life by criticizing Ye’s recent statements.
“Kanye was tweeting vile antisemitism nonstop since last week. There’s no excuse for this kind of behavior. Even worse, Kanye advertised his website during the Super Bowl, amplifying it beyond his already massive social media audience.”
As if we needed further proof of Kanye’s antisemitism, he chose to put a single item for sale on his website – a t-shirt emblazoned with a swastika. The swastika is the symbol adopted by Hitler as the primary emblem of the Nazis. It galvanized his followers in the 20th century… pic.twitter.com/0TT30Dda9D
The item is still the sole item for sale on the website as Ye has disconnected his X account after thanking Elon Musk for allowing him to vent on the social media platform.
According to NBC News, he left one last message before deactivating his account.
“I’m logging out of Twitter. I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent.”It has been very cathartic to use the world as a sounding board.”
Black History Month is about celebrating, educating, and championing Black culture.
Black History Month is about celebrating, educating, and championing Black culture. Black filmmakers have played a crucial part in this landscape. Through film, these moviemakers have done their part, allowing us to view events and stories through their lens–and perspective. BLACK ENTERPRISE selected nine movies by Black directors that push boundaries on storytelling and display artistic innovation that might inspire a new generation to do the same.
Selma
Selma, directed by Ava DuVernay, was released in January 2015.It portrayed the historical experience of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders and activists as they planned and organized the historic march from Selma to Alabama’s state capital, Montgomery, in 1965. Selma highlights the importance of the marches in standing up and securing voting rights for African Americans, as well as honoring what the civil rights leaders had to endure during their fight for equality and justice.
Fruitvale Station
Ryan Coolger wrote and directed Fruitvale Station, released in July 2013. Fruitvale Station, a stop on a Bay Area train route, takes place in Oakland, California. The film tells the story of 22-year-old Oscar Grant, a Black man killed by an Oakland policeman. Fruitvale Station humanizes Oscar by showing what a day in his life consisted of right up to the moment he is slain while bringing light to racism, police brutality, and systemic injustice.
Do the Right Thing was directed and written by Brooklyn, New York native Spike Lee. The Award-winning director filmed this classic in his hometown neighborhood, Bed-Stuy. The movie chronicles the events of an extremely hot summer day. Do the Right Thing is a tale of racial tensions between Black and white communities. Watching Do The Right Thing will give viewers a 1980s look at gentrification, police brutality, and racial injustices.
Boyz N The Hood
Boyz N The Hood was written and directed by John Singleton and debuted in July 1991. Boyz N the Hood goes down in South Central, Los Angeles. The title Boyz N the Hood depicts the challenges young Black men faced in L.A.: gang violence, teen fatherhood, and police profiling. Singleton did an excellent job of showing the brash realities of these West Coast urban communities and unveiling the significance of education, family, and mentors.
Get Out
In February 2017, Jordan Peele gave moviegoers Get Out. This sinister, suspenseful narrative, written and directed by Peele, is about a Black photographer visiting his white girlfriend’s family. Get Out is a significant movie to watch because it sheds light on cultural appropriation, the fetishizing of Black people, and the most insidious form of white privilege.
King Richard
King Richard was directed by Reinaldo Green and debuted in November 2021. It’s a heartfelt film about tennis icons Serena And Venus Williams’ father, Richard. It covers the nurturing upbringing of his daughters while he coaches them into two of the greatest tennis superstars of all time. This story takes place in Compton, California. King Richard highlights Black resilience, perseverance, and confidence, making it a perfect watch for Black History Month.
Malcolm X
Spike Lee, a repeat offender in creating great art through Black films, justifies a second entry. Lee dropped Malcolm X in the Fall of 1992. The movie chronicles his life from a problematic youth to his becoming a leader in the Nation of Islam and the Civil Rights Movement—and on to his unfortunate demise. The film covers Malcom from the 1920s through 1965. Movie watchers learn about Malcolm X’s time in Michigan, Harlem, New York, and Mecca. Malcolm X is a great purposeful watch for Black History Month.
Dear White People
Dear White People, directed and written by Justin Simien, debuted in October 2014. It is a tale about four Black students at a predominantly white university and how they chose to navigate racial identity and systemic racism on a college campus. This film points out the tokenism, racism, and microaggressions that Black students experience at majority-white Institutions.
Savannah’s Black Woman-Owned Embroidery Business Celebrates Opening During Black History Month
Patches Custom Embroidery Works celebrated its official grand opening during Black History Month.
Patches Custom Embroidery Works, owned by Zelonia Williams, is starting off February on a transformative note. The apparel business based in Savannah, Georgia, opened its first-ever retail store inside the city’s Oglethorpe Mall during Black History Month.
Williams envisioned her business as a way for women to feel inspired and creative. She started off at pop-up shops, but Williams decided to take the extra step to embark on her own storefront.
“I wanted to think of a business where women could creatively express themselves fashionably,” Williams told WOTC. “I saw Rihanna with a patch jacket on at an event, and I zoomed in, and I saw every single patch and what it meant, and it expressed so much in such a short amount of time.”
The venture did not come easy. Williams enrolled in workshops and classes to build her business, yet these investments did not yield the results she wanted. But she continued.
“My thing is if I still had that motivation within myself— just do it, get it done. And I figured it out. That being said, those obstacles didn’t stop me from bringing my vision to life today,” Williams said.
Her company offers an assortment of customized patches and clothing to fit anyone’s style. While specializing in camo and denim, Patches wants women to feel empowered through their apparel. Furthermore, Williams wants her items to send a message that speaks to shoppers.
“If you’re having a bad hair day, let it say that. If you have a jacket that says leave me alone, leave me alone,” she said. “If you have a jacket that says you are here to win, you are here to win, and you never know who’s to your right or your left that will receive that message.”
With expansion on the horizon, Patches is getting its start as a new franchise with Black women at the forefront.
Protester Who Performed With Kendrick Lamar Gets Lifetime Ban From NFL Stadiums
The Super Bowl protester who performed with Kendrick Lamar has been banned from all NFL stadiums.
The protester during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance who waved a flag bearing the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” before being tackled by security has been permanently banned from all NFL stadiums.
A now-viral video captures the moment a performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl set unveiled a Gaza-Sudan flag in protest against the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Moments later, security is seen pursuing the man as he jumps from atop a car and runs across the field waving the flag.
CBS News reports that he was eventually tackled and removed from the field. New Orleans police said the man was removed from the stadium following the incident, but no arrest or summons were issued.
The NFL has since revealed that Kendrick and his team were unaware of the performer’s intentions. The protester received a lifetime ban from all league stadiums.
“We commend security for quickly detaining the individual who displayed the flag,” the league said in a statement. “He was a part of the 400-member field cast. The individual hid the item on his person and unveiled it late in the show. No one involved with the production was aware of the individual’s intent.”
Roc Nation said the protest was “neither planned nor part of the production and was never in any rehearsal.”
The Super Bowl protest occurred against the backdrop of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, which began on Jan. 19 and remains intact. Palestinian militants have released hostages, while Israel has freed Palestinian prisoners.
Despite this, concerns persist about the durability of the peace. President Donald Trump recently sparked controversy by suggesting that the U.S. is “committed to buying and owning Gaza.” The Palestinians seek the Gaza Strip and the West Bank as part of a future independent state, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
While Israel has shown interest in resettling Gaza’s population, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently described it as “a revolutionary, creative vision.” However, this proposal has been rejected by Hamas, the Palestinians, and much of the international community.
Black Man’s Compromised Capital Trial Could Lead To North Carolina Death Row Inmates Being Resentenced
North Carolina death row inmates may be eligible for resentencing after Hasson Bacote's victory last week.
Death row inmates across North Carolina may be eligible for resentencing after a judge ruled last week that a Black defendant’s capital trial was compromised by the presence of an almost all-white jury.
Hasson Bacote was sentenced to death in 2009 by a jury of 10 white jurors and two Black jurors for his involvement in a felony murder. Bacote’s case may now challenge the extent of the 2009 Racial Justice Act after Superior Court Judge Wayland Sermons Jr. determined that Bacote proved that discrimination occurred in his trial, NBC News reports.
The Racial Justice Act of 2009 is a landmark state law that enables condemned inmates to seek resentencing if they can prove racial bias influenced their cases. If it is determined that Bacote experienced discrimination during his trial, the ruling could give the 122 other death row inmates in North Carolina a chance to challenge their sentences.
This potential outcome, supported by the American Civil Liberties Union, which assisted in Bacote’s case, could set a precedent for future legal battles.
“What we saw in Mr. Bacote’s case is that the more we look for evidence of discrimination in our state’s capital jury selection system, the more we find,” Cassandra Stubbs, director of the ACLU’s Capital Punishment Project, said. “This ruling creates a path to justice for the hundred-plus individuals who have filed claims and whose cases were similarly tainted with bias.”
Outgoing Gov. Roy Cooper commuted Bacote’s death sentence, as well as 15 others, to life in prison without the possibility of parole on December 31. While Cooper emphasized that “no single factor was decisive in the decision for any case,” he acknowledged that considerations such as the “potential influence of race— including the race of the defendant and victim, the composition of the jury pool, and the final jury”—played a role.
Bacote, along with two other individuals, was charged with the murder of 18-year-old Anthony Surles in a 2007 home robbery attempt when Bacote was 20. The other two defendants were convicted on lesser charges and were subsequently released from prison.
Bacote’s lawyers argued during a hearing before Sermons last year that a history of racial discrimination in jury selection in Johnston County, southeast of Raleigh, had tainted his case and others. Local prosecutors during Bacote’s trial were accused of being nearly twice as likely to exclude people of color from the jury pool compared to white jurors. In Bacote’s case, prosecutors removed prospective Black jurors at more than three times the rate of white jurors, his lawyers argued.
“When my death sentence was commuted by Gov. Cooper, I felt enormous relief that the burden of the death penalty—and all of the stress and anxiety that go with it—were lifted off my shoulders,” Bacote said after the ruling. “I am grateful to the court for having the courage to recognize that racial bias affected my case and so many others.”
Izina Hair Brand Blends African Heritage And Community With Loc Extensions
Izina is based in Burundi, and supports local artisans in its operations.
Izina Hair is a Black-owned brand forming its own unifying movement through its locs extensions.
Paying homage to the roots of the natural hair form, Izina paves its way through the hair industry within its operations. Founded by natural hair advocate Diana and business partner Jordane in 2021, their mission to provide women with loc extensions started in Burundi.
“We wanted to create something that truly represents us,” Diana told BLACK ENTERPRISE. “Too often, our hair is manufactured far from home, without our input. We knew we had to change that.”
The trip to the East African nation also led them to build partnerships with local artisans to form the locs. Now, Izina offers extensions that support these communities while showcasing pride in Black hair.
Typically, many hair vendors produce the strands in Asian countries for consumers with Black and African identities. With Izina, a purchase not only furthers this Black-owned brand but also provides economic opportunities for artists of the diaspora.
She added, “Every loc we create is a step towards economic independence for our communities. We’re not just selling hair; we’re building a legacy.”
Photo credit: Courtesy of Diana Jocelyn.
Diana’s personal story also led to the creation of Izina and its value-based operations. After years with a relaxer, Diana returned to her natural curls and documented her journey on social media. Known as “NaturallyDidi,” she encouraged others to ditch the chemicals and embrace their natural beauty, sparking the idea for Izina.
“Going back to my natural hair was a turning point for me,” she detailed. “It wasn’t just about aesthetics, it was about reclaiming my identity.”
With Izina’s values of heritage, authenticity, and confidence, customers are taking part in the inclusive initiative. With its premium loc extensions, the brand has developed a growing clientele whose empowerment is also the prize.
While many hair extensions focus on Western beauty ideals, Izina strives to do the opposite. Their locs stand for one’s history and culture and still provide a beauty experience that represents a greater cause.
“We dream of a world where African beauty is celebrated on a global scale,” Diana says. “And we won’t stop until that happens.”
Celebrating the diversity and beauty of Black hair is the first step. By championing African artistry and excellence, Izina Hair hopes to lead the way with for-us-by-us hair purchases.
Multiple Reports Raise Concerns On How Trump’s Economic Policies Could Impact Small Businesses, Black Firms
Black entrepreneurs are among the U.S. small businesses reportedly being jolted by Donald Trump's new economic policies.
Shaquana Teasley knows firsthand about the sting the economic agenda imposed by the Trump administration can deliver.
Known as “Shaq,” Teasley is the founder and CEO of Agate Solutions. Her Atlanta-based firm specializes in international trade and U.S. Customs regulation. Teasley told BLACK ENTERPRISE that her firm has been experiencing lower revenue and has had to lay off staff since President Donald Trump shutdown the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), one of her largest clients.
As an independent federal agency and global provider of humanitarian aid, USAID managed over $40 billion and assisted roughly 130 countries.
“It’s unfortunate to see the cease of USAID. However, due to our expertise in tariff recovery, our business is still thriving because we’re helping Black businesses increase their profit margins.”
An international trade expert, Teasley, pointed out that Black businesses should now try to capitalize on tariff optimization programs. She says there are regulations that support duty deferral tariff engineering and manufacturing strategies that could benefit Black firms that qualify for such programs.
Teasley, who has over 20 years of industry experience, says she led initiatives for the world’s largest defense contractor to recover $30 million in tariffs during the Chinese Trade War under the first Trump administration.
Still, the potential financial repercussions tied to actions by Trump and his regime looks bleak for the nation’s small businesses, including Black entrepreneurs.
Concerns about how small businesses can grow and handle other challenges recently emerged from three new reports that reveal possible dire impacts for those firms.
A fresh analysis by Creative Investment Research estimates that the cancellation by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of 104 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) contracts and higher levels of discrimination in general estimates the annual economic revenue losses to be $1.6 trillion to $2.6 trillion.
William Michael Cunningham, an economist and CEO of Creative Investment Research, says the revenue loss estimate greatly exceeds the $1 billion in “savings” the DOGE announced.
DOGE is led by Elon Musk, the billionaire Trump appointed to help cut the federal spending.
Cunningham says the research shows reduced government spending will boost social and economic costs in several areas, including employment, housing, business lending, and healthcare. For instance, it was calculated minority entrepreneurs may be unable to gain future federal contracts and capital access, limiting economic growth by $500 billion to $800 billion annually.
“Moving away from inclusive economic policies and programs reduces gross domestic product or GDP, especially in a country as diverse as the United States of America.”
Dr. Kenneth Harris, president and CEO of the National Business League (NBL), asserts via email that the damage caused by the loss of DEI programs to Black businesses is overrated and not substantiated by real data. He contends that less than an estimated 1% annually of federal contracts are awarded to Black businesses.
The NBL identifies itself as America’s oldest and largest national trade group for Black businesses, with over 120,000 members. It was founded in 1900 by Booker T. Washington.
Harris maintains that DEI initiatives have been largely ineffective, with benefits disproportionately accruing to white women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other minority groups. He added Black Business Enterprises (BBEs) remain marginalized and at the bottom of the economic caste.
“The failure of DEI programs to equitably distribute economic opportunity to Black businesses underscores a critical need for systemic change,” Harris asserts.
“For this to materialize, the dismantling and reimagining of DEI must be done not by those who have historically led these initiatives but by those who have been economically oppressed and excluded,” Harris adds. “Only then can we anticipate a shift where BBEs can thrive by manufacturing, creating, and growing within our own borders?”
U.S. small business owners are growing more concerned about the financial fallout on trade policies. Trump just announced he will apply fresh 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum. He also plans to declare reciprocal tariffs later this week on Canada and Mexico after delaying those taxes by a month last week.
A new survey from Alignable, a North American small business networking platform, shows that 30% of those owners expect revenue losses due to proposed tariffs, with 15% anticipating large declines. In contrast, just 18% foresee any kind of sales boost, and only 9% expect to see substantial gains. Forty percent feel tariffs will have no impact, and 12% are not sure.
Voice of Main Street, a quarterly opinion poll of entrepreneurs in the Small Business Majority network, says 53% of small businesses are concerned about tariffs adversely impacting their business, and 77% are worried about announced tariffs negatively impacting the U.S. economy.
On immigration policy, the poll reported that 37% of entrepreneurs are concerned about mass deportations negatively affecting their businesses or their suppliers’ businesses, while 69% are concerned about the downside of mass deportations on the nation’s economy.
