Is Atlanta truly the mecca for Black entrepreneurs?

Atlanta is often hailed as a haven for Black entrepreneurship, with more than 13,000 Black-owned businesses across the city. But does the data support that reputation? Black entrepreneurs earn just 17 cents for every dollar other businesses make. AJC’s Mirtha Donastorg explores Atlanta’s deep legacy of Black business leaders, the current landscape and the challenges that persist from income inequality to limited access to capital. Credits: AJC | Getty Images | Herndon Home Museum | Mirtha Donastorg/AJC