How far we've come--and how far we have to go

INC. THIS MORNING How far we've come--and how far we have to go Good morning, Tomorrow is Martin Luther King Jr. Day: a day of service to commemorate both King and the Civil Rights Movement. It’s also meant to encourage Americans everywhere to volunteer to improve their communities, particularly in light of the country’s continuing need to stamp out racial discrimination and injustice. In honor of all of those goals, take some time to read these six remarkable Inc. stories about today’s Black entrepreneurial dream. They show just how far we’ve come--and how far we still have to go. Business can still help make Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream real. Here’s what you can do to help. A new generation of Black founders is rising in Atlanta. The startup world is taking notice. She launched her whiskey brand to honor a Black man overlooked in the history books. Now, she's helping Black business owners through the pandemic. Growing up in Nigeria, Calendly founder Tope Awotona overcame tragedy--and gained the resilience to fight racism in VC and prove the doubters wrong. She built a business with $30 million in revenue--and a mission to root out racism in the construction industry. This former college basketball star's latest startup rests on an ambitious concept: Don't ask for a seat at the table. Build your own table. Inc. is closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I’ll be back in your inbox Tuesday. Inc.’s Best Workplaces. Apply today! Inc. ’s Best Workplaces awards the company cultures that thrive in the face of adversity. Cultures that in response to a pandemic redefine the workplace and continue to enrich it. Cultures that foster employee growth and advancement at all levels. Apply today to be recognized as a place where people love to work, one that sets the standard for excellence in company culture. Deadline to apply: February 5, 2021. Apply Now. --Cameron Albert-Deitch Reporter, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback for Inc. This Morning at calbertdeitch@inc.com or on Twitter, and sign up for daily text messages from me. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy