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May 13, 2025

Black Entrepreneur History

#1 Source for Black Entrepreneur History

Jennifer Hudson & Mastercard Bring Black Female Businesses Strivers Initiative

What is Stivers Initiative? It’s a platform that deals directly with the consumer while at the same time increasing the visibility of businesses owned and operated by Black female entrepreneurs.

This initiative will serve as a foundation for many future Black business owners through a grant program and educational programs needed for business success. All of this will be brought to the Black business community through Mastercard in partnership with R&B songstress Jennifer Hudson, who will also lend her vocals to its anthem “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”

Not only that, there will be an educational road show in partnership with Create and Cultivate and much more.

Learn more at Mastercard.