One Million Black Women

Black in Business

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One Million Black Women: Black in Business rings the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell
On September 10, 2024 the New York Stock Exchange welcomed Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business to ring The Opening Bell® and celebrate the start of the latest cohort of 300 scholars, the largest to date.
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We listened. And the research is clear: entrepreneurship equalizes. It helps to unlock growth and build wealth for Black women.
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Why One Million Black Women: Black in Business?

Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business is a free business education program dedicated to equipping sole proprietors with the tools necessary to turn their business potential into business growth.

The program helps sole proprietors learn how to price their product or service, hire their first employee, understand their finances, and so much more.

Applications for One Million Black Women: Black in Business are currently closed for the spring 2025 cohort.

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A powerful network for Black women entrepreneurs and strategic advisors to help guide business growth.
Free 10-week business education program.
In-person learning at Goldman Sachs headquarters in New York City, all expenses paid.
About the Program
SurveyEntreprenurship is Working for Black Women
Black women start businesses faster than any other demographic. One Million Black Women: Black in Business is an education program designed to help sole proprietors grow revenues and create jobs. New data shows that program graduates are growing their businesses, hiring and innovating.
65%
of Black in Business alumni reported increasing revenues
90%
of alumni believe Black in Business gave them the tools to innovate
94%
of Black in Business alumni are optimistic about future growth
Alumni Perspectives
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Shelly Flash – Founder and CEO

“Participating has shown me so much about myself that I didn’t know was there. It allowed me to be myself in all aspects and also honor all the transformative ways of becoming a CEO. This has given me that grounding and that legwork that I know I can pour back into my business.”

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Gernissia Cherefere – CEO

“Black in Business has transformed the way that I now look at business. I’m in a position to have knowledge that can change not only myself, but generations to come. I believe that generational wealth is now possible because of the Goldman Sachs program.”

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Nina Washington – Founder

“What inspired me the most about Black in Business is that I can be a part of a program that will help me scale my business and give me the knowledge and the tools that I need to make sure that happens.”