Minority-owned businesses
BY Amy S. Choi
The outspoken owner of BaoHaus restaurant in New York talks about Taiwanese buns, hustling and challenging stereotypes. How Barbeque Helped Break Down Racial Barriers
BY Sarah Max
John Parker recalls how his dad's BBQ joint, open in 1962, served black and white patrons alike. Today, he's keeping the legacy alive. Closing the African-American Startup Gap (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Targeted minority-lending programs have had only limited success in encouraging new-business creation among minorities. Could crowd-funding help close the startup gap? Do Small Businesses Really Need the SBA's Help?
BY Carol Tice
The SBA's Small Business Development Centers serve over 500,000 entrepreneurs a year, but they're still on the budget chopping block. Franchises a Draw for Minority Entrepreneurs
BY Dinah Wisenberg Brin
A greater percentage of Asians, African-Americans and other minorities are buying into franchised businesses, as opposed to starting their own independent businesses, says a recent study from the International Franchise Association. Creating an 'Ecosystem' for Minority Entrepreneurs
BY Colleen DeBaise
To foster entrepreneurship among minorities and in urban centers, a concentration of wealthy investors and academic, government and business institutions first needs to come together. A recent panel at Rutgers University put a spotlight on the issues. 
