So if you can buy direct, if you have the ability to go direct and buy from a black business,

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helping that business, even though you might not agree

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Hey everyone, thanks so much for joining us today on Her Money. I'm Gene Chatsky. And as we

close out Black History Month, I wanted to shine a spotlight on one sector of the population that I am, to be honest,

in awe of black female business owners. Because get this, black women make up less than 10%

of the U.S. population, but they have emerged as the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the country.

And in 2025, with the rollback of DEI programs that were serving to boost minority and

women-owned businesses, they need our support more than ever.

That's why I am so excited to welcome Tiffany Dufu back to the show.

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