Kash Alexander

As inflation surges and tariffs rise, Black entrepreneurs are not shrinking in fear—they’re showing up, strategizing, and pushing forward with purpose. I saw this firsthand Tuesday evening at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) in Atlanta, where dozens of Black founders gathered for a powerful night of solution-driven dialogue, connection, and clarity. The event, part of RICE’s ongoing “Retail Readiness” programming, was more than just a panel.

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Kash Alexander Fri, May 2, 2025, 5:20 AM 3 min read Photos provided by RICE, Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs is an economic mobility engine for the community: driving Black entrepreneurs and small business owners to innovate, grow, create jobs, and build wealth. Black entrepreneurs recently gathered in Atlanta for a panel discussion to strategize, not stress, amid economic pressures.