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Basic Black; Black Capital: Black Business In Boston

07/19/2005

CAPTIONED MASTER Black Capital: (Black Business & The Boston Economy) Season 38 Show# 3703 Taped: 07/19/2005 Producer: Valerie Linson Length: 26:46


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Series
Basic Black
Program
Black Capital: Black Business In Boston
Program Number

3812

Series Description

THe series was formerly known as Say Brother. Series title change as of 1/8/1998. This series is black produced and is one of public television's longest-running series that is rooted in and reflects the culture, concerns, achievements and history of people of African descent. Also includes controversial issues, African American artists, and events of special interest to the African American community.

Series release date: 1/8/1998

Program Description

Could minority-owned businesses be the muscle in the strength of New England’s economy? A recent study conducted by The Boston Consulting Group found that in Massachusetts’s largest cities, minority-owned businesses are growing rapidly in number but still remain underrepresented in the Massachusetts economy. Guest host Howard Manly is joined by entrepreneur Ken Guscott; Lisa Guscott, CEO of Long Bay Commercial Properties; James Jennings of Tufts University; and Edward Dugger of the Initiative for a New Economy to learn what it will take for Boston to achieve economic inclusion.

Duration

00:26:46

Asset Type

Broadcast program

Media Type

Video

Genres
Magazine
Topics
Social Issues
Race and Ethnicity
Citation
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