Black Excellist: 10 Best Cities for Black Entrepreneurs

[@ccd5942]

We need black education systems, grocery stores, hospitals, hair stores, and more just a full economy .

[@kourtney101]

Yes yes!

[@joehudson440]

I am accomplishing that by educating my black people on mathematical principles. I have sufficient resources which allows me to reach out to more people. I hope to become a central hub on providing reliable and credible mathematical resources to African Americans. Mathematics is my passion. Therefore, it has become an obligation making mathematics assessable. Mathematics needs to be taught correctly so it can be a great benefit to others.

[@tinadiggs7456]

Absolutely yes! We need our own and we need to support our own!!!

[@speakyamind5487]

Yes, our own NATION

[@andrelewis774]

Exactly!

[@Clarkez7]

Watching this video 1 year later and it has definitely inspired me to start my own business and get out of this warehouse 😃

[@BlackExcellist]

🔥🔥🔥

[@robertelliott8024]

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[@cband1909]

Wow...I am surprised and impressed with Montgomery, Ala.

[@DRTY3RD]

You and me both... I've been in and out of there many times, but haven't been there in years...I had no idea!

[@riellekoy7196]

I grew up near there so I was happy to have it mentioned.

[@peppasjerkchicken6954]

something I said

[@888jerm888]

I’m surprised 😮 by that. I used to live there in 2002-03 because I had a civil engineering job there but I was let go after five months.

[@8v71buses]

Yeah that’s hecka impressive and more power to Montgomery too 😎✊🏿

[@downtownon7thavenue]

You just got a new subscriber. Love this!

[@shaqsmith6562]

Great video,I don't see why people criticize the list seems they used certain stats to rank the cities ,I'm in Detroit and there's many Black Business people here doing very well but no place is perfect there's issues of high crime,unemployment,racism etc. , these issues are everywhere.Salute to all the Black business people wherever you are,the hustle is real !!!

[@its.danyelldaniels]

I’m from Detroit as well.. and you’re absolutely correct

[@elmyra.jackson]

I'm in Alabama surprised and encouraged by Montgomery. Thanks for this work!👍

[@adjphx]

Just found this channel. You got another subscriber! We need this!

[@papi16861]

What would be the top 12 places for blacks to retire in the USA or International?

[@cband1909]

That's a good one.

[@ChakraW]

I heard that Richmond not only is a great city to start a business, but is also great for retirement.

[@maxineanderson9442]

Another great video. Excited to see Durham featured on the list.

[@maxineanderson9442]

Black Excellist Excellence really, I am also! I’m from Durham. Who cares if it did influence its feature on the list, Durham has a rich history of black entrepreneurs that should be celebrated. A video on M&F Bank and NC Mutual would be great since banking black is on trend and life insurance is important.

[@cband1909]

Black Excellist Excellence ...I expected to see Raleigh Durham on the list. Especially since Durham was the first black Wall street in the late 1800s to 1900s. I wish I could have seen those glory days along with Tulsa.

[@Hold_on_now_playa]

Black Excellist Excellence Wow that’s dope to hear you guys are out of the raleigh/Durham area. I moved from raleigh to Durham about 4 years ago and I love the character and growth of Durham. It has really grown on me.

[@Mychalclark]

MEMPHIS! Little Africa!

[@OGKWAM]

Mychal Clark ATL

[@wishinngg]

Memphis & Atlanta

[@jelisamiller5589]

😂

[@taneyat6_33]

I was surprised about Miami. Although my favorite vacay spot , I never thought of it as a thriving place for black businesses.

[@exoticflava]

This is amazing! I have something to show my kids. We are very successful despite what that media portrays. You have a new subscriber and I will share and spread the word. Job well done!!

[@TukeMorgan]

Super informative video. Out of all the cities mentioned, I've only been to Atlanta. I would love to visit Savannah and Memphis.

[@Travelteez]

Great advice. Nothing beats being your own boss...

[@QueenP901.]

Just discovered this channel today and I already have fallen in love with it. Thank you for posting positive and beneficial information for Black people! This is what our people need #inspiration.

[@christyhardy4677]

As a native of Savannah, Georgia, I haven't been able to find a well-paying job to store resources to become a business owner. It was so much easier to find a job up north in NYC, but I had to come back due to an emergency. If there are resources afforded to you to begin a business in Savannah, then go for it! I am looking forward to moving to somewhere where there is also an element of diverse entertainment for the singles population. Thank you for sharing this list.

[@BlackExcellist]

Let's get it!

[@Cutthecamerasdeadass1899]

I'm was born and raised in Memphis but live in SD now. I think I should open a business in my home city since I know the place well.

[@abdulsharif6541]

My Five Areas that I am mainly networking: ●The Washington DC Metropolitan Area. ●The Atlanta Metropolitan Area ●The Houston Metropolitan Area ●The Charlotte Metropolitan Area ●The Baltimore Maryland Metropolitan Area

[@joehudson440]

I find the video very inspirational. This is what prompted me to initiate my tutoring business. I am doing very well at it. I have several people calling me for services. I tutor mathematics for a living. I hope to reach out to my community by helping it to elevate its mathematical skills so it can be competitive with the rest of the world. I find such endeavor to be extremely rewarding.

[@diegobrown8442]

Great channel y’all!!!! Keep up the great work

[@ashak.videodiaries755]

yess, love this channel . just got yourself a new subscriber

[@ms.j4166]

savannah georgia oh yes beautiful city

[@gregoryglass9040]

Atlanta needs that number spot we are going too get it and keep it too

[@quietstorm909rj]

I love this channel! Thank you Black Excellist!! Ase!! ✊🏾💜🔥

[@itstime9986]

So why aren't Atlanta and Memphis on the neighborhood list?

[@jesselynnethornton6016]

side note/ suggestion: your intro is extremely long, sometimes we just want to get right to the list. Other than that, I love the content you post and I appreciate the info you post that's made specifically for us by us!! 😙😙😙

[@melvinstinson4277]

Entrepreneurship is power! Great stuff!

[@mashondaknight9132]

I love this channel I'm so glad I subscribed

[@heyjasminejuna]

Yes, love this channel! God bless

[@Luigi-lk4uf]

Jasmine Shabazz hermosa ;)

[@tapinb-moretv6225]

We will get it right 💪🏾💯one step at a time god willing 2021

[@Renould2010]

Very Informative and Intellectual Thank you 🙏🏾 for sharing.Therefore, enlightening, 🔥🔥🔥❤️🎼🎶

[@chrisguzman6654]

I always wanted to own a business in New York City, but it’ll probably be easier if I just do it in Florida

[@tmurray7860]

I absolutely love this video, but I wouldn't suggest moving to Richmond, Va unless you are looking to save money or just looking for a cheaper way out. Especially not Jackson Ward 😂 it's an absolute death trap, the police are racist asf and live to pick with minorities, the surrounding area is the projects shootings almost everyday and it's really not all that. The food is the bomb though 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@taaadaaa5256]

Excellent vlog

[@terrycollinsify]

Great List 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

1: Memphis, Tennessee 2: Montgomery, Alabama 3: Atlanta, Georgia 4: Washington, D.C. 5: Savannah, Georgia 6: Baton Rouge, Louisiana 7: Durham, North Carolina 8: Baltimore, Maryland 9: Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Florida 10: Richmond, Virginia

[@ethiolove5970]

Wow !!! Recently I watched ur KZbin add and I was amazed. I will tell all my friend and family members to subscribe and like ur channels.

[@lcwisdom1]

What about Charlotte?

[@Travelteez]

Great advice

[@christianhill7156]

Where’s Dallas! Great vid keep it up!

[@aliciamack9323]

Ive been to down town baltimore maryland its nice

[@tinadiggs7456]

Hi Black Excellist , are there any Malls, Hotels, Amusement Parks, Department Stores, Hospitals Movie Theaters and more. We need our own Black owned businesses in our communities with all of the things mentioned above.

[@HoodHandyman]

Glad Virginia's on the list , not sure about Richmond only thing waiting for you over there is a bullet. But you can definitely get a bag in the Tidewater area in the 7 cities from Va beach all the way to Newport News If you self employed and have skill and motivation. You wil get almost to the top before the commonwealth pulls you down but before that happens stack it up and carefully plan your next move. Spoke from a O.G. in my city who knows been there done that.

[@tteokbokkigalaxy4517]

Love this

[@morganhaley2942]

✨Memphis here✨

[@williammcdaniel4888]

How come you guys have not been making new videos

[@jesussaves6777]

Thank you , very much 👏❤️🙋🏽 New subscriber , yes yes.........! !

[@blackembers6130]

I found this very informative Thank You

[@sw2828]

Wow not Memphis Tn I stay here and this is worst place to stay the crime is high there are no jobs here I hate it here I will be l moving in April to Houston I can't wait to get away from here

[@hevelthe1299]

But its where they can build off everybody

[@williepurdom9253]

I was surprised to see Montgomery, Al as #2 on the list. I would have thought Birmingham would at least make the list, not #2 but, at least #8, or #9. Where do B'ham rank nationwide?...B'ham is booming!

[@chrishollins1789]

What?! No best Black entrepreneurs in the west coast? Lol! You mentioned all in the south, east, and southeast. Damn that’s crazy! 😲

[@monica_954dale]

Yasss we #9! 🙌

[@jadegretsuko]

is it possible to update this list?

[@sister9670]

I'm loving this channel 😊

[@jay-rock6627]

I'm from NEW YORK I ❤️ NEW YORK so it's NEW YORK for me 🌃

[@mikeboykins3144]

Jay-Rock Iam from the south i Love the south so it's the south for me.

[@jay-rock6627]

@Mike Boykins That’s What’s up but ain’t nothing like New York we are very unique & trend setting & we get all four seasons & the list goes on I love everything about the city 🌃 to suburbs etc.

[@mikeboykins3144]

Jay-Rock I feel you, have family in N.Y. know alot about N.Y., i lived in LA, D.C. and Virginia. But from the south. It's no place like the southern United States, the food, the black women, the HBCU the nicest people, the jobs,black success. Black people don't run up north nor New York like blacks run the south.

[@JohnDoe-vo6rf]

Jay-Rock Yeah NYC is nice and all but no one can afford to live there on their own Rent too high for no reason which is minority neighborhoods are gentrifying

[@jay-rock6627]

@John Doe I definitely agree with you on that, but you got to have a good plan in order to make money work for you nowadays wherever you go.

[@shuggababy923]

I love this video... But why do you pronounce Baton Rouge like that?

[@BlackExcellist]

318_Louisiana _Girl - Believe it or not, that’s the authentic French pronunciation of it 🙂

[@shuggababy923]

Black ExcelList Excellence Oh... It just sounds weird. Everyone here pronounces it differently.

[@nyasmith-assis5168]

Yet no one that I know in Louisiana pronounces it like that LOL!

[@joycelynszasz5102]

Exactly why I came to the comments section.

[@roofless11ify]

This was great but you guys should have shown the HBCU North Carolina Central University instead of duke when you talk about Durham Nc because it is the center of the Black community there not duke.

[@nba6151]

For Memphis, Tennesse to be Ranked Number 1 is kinda hard to believe because they are Ranked 4th highest Crime Rate in the Nation and plus I live in Tennesse and visited there.

[@mashondaknight9132]

hi I wanted what's the name of that song playing in the background

[@dredheadluna420]

The Black Elite should be yall channels name/brand.

[@amazonrose9591]

Shout to The Bull City!!!

[@balfourwheatley6644]

2:09. Florida?

[@brooklynjlo2012]

I live in Miami the struggle is real . My Spanish folks run things out here . However there is a lot f blacks as their is Spanish here.

[@ShantellReigns]

I'm sorry but I live in Miami and I can't understand why I keep seeing this city on the list for black anything! Aside from the fact that many people have started to have side hustles because of the high cost of living and low pay rates. Not to mention that while Miami is a cultural melting pot, it seems AA seem to get the shorter end of the stick. Meaning its harder for us to do anything here than our hispanic brothers and sisters. They own most of the supermarkets down here. Yes, we shop there but most of them are rude and don't respect us. They recently turned most of the winn dixie's down here to Fresco y mas for example. All we really have is walmart and to be honest I hate going to walmart because its always over crowded and understocked in the "urban areas". We desperately need more African American owned grocery store chains. Just don't be mistaken AA take alot down here from unfair housing to politics to schools to grocery stores. #Facts! I'm currently looking to move to Baltimore, North Carolina or Texas.

[@noell92]

BreJayReigns I’m originally from Maryland. I think you’ll enjoy an area called Colombia md. Right outside of Baltimore.

[@charlese.thomasjr.7350]

Im in miami and I know exactly what you mean, and agree. As an independent artist, you couldnt get that hometown "backup city artist love" like a ATL, MEMPHIS, and any and most areas where the population is less than 20%. MIami said 16%. Ive lived in Atl for a year (recently visited last year 2019), visited North Carolina (charlotte 2020) and Maryland (b more, dc) and you know the vibes are a little different cuz there are more of you lol...that has a huge impact. Unlike living somewhere near folks who truly dont have your best interest. I am definitely looking to get out. Its sad. Yah bless

[@ShantellReigns]

Noell Slade thanks! I’m going to look into it!

[@msmichelletoliver651]

#6 you all did not mention Southern University which is a Historical Black College & University

[@MitchNCali]

I caught that too. LSU was mentioned but not Southern U.

[@davidfoley726]

How could they mention LSU and not Southern when they are catering to a black audience? This is a pattern.

[@Honest000w]

I think Harlem is a great place in NYC... not sure how others feel🤷🏾‍♀️

[@travisbinder9426]

The only why to build a community is education and have economic like Technology, and high tech manufacturing and heath.

[@Whoisderon]

I’m thinking about Houston for my trucking company

[@kennethwill246]

The 〽️town #1, dig that. Im trying

[@robertleejameswelch8383]

This is great. I am in one of the listed cities. The north doesn't really promote entrepreneurship like the south does. As a former Manhattan-born resident, the south is much more business friendly and tax friendly. The north promotes established corporations and litigavtive incarnation amongst the poor, while unions and unionized teachers further destroy any hope of growth.

[@brandnewnew9905]

Savannah Georgia Baton Rouge Louisiana Durham North Carolina Baltimore Maryland Miami Florida Richmond Virginia

[@deelandry4046]

Baton Rouge??????????? I live here. Not

[@stephenmac23]

Basically all the shitty places besides Miami

[@rajuncajun1637]

Wow Baltimore???? Nothing good comes out of Baltimore

[@matthewnwabara6448]

This list needs to be redone.

[@hellnite611]

I noticed almost all of these cities are in the south, Black peoples need to start a great migration back to the south. Because the North is the most racist right now.

[@lalalove6325]

ED HAM I’m 17 going on 18 soon in Ny working in a hair salon and I’m gonna move to Memphis or Houston

[@thecraplordsell4575]

Lol buddy racism is everywhere, besides once black population rise. We will eventually have to migrate to other regions to spread our success, and the south sucks.

[@EvangelistRBColbert]

Where is Houston?

[@MoeReeseWins]

RB Colbert Houston isn’t black. The city is a Mexican and Hispanic city. Black people only make up 20% of Houston population.

[@MelissaLona]

But black entrepreneurship is booming in Houston. I was surprised that it wasn't on the list.

[@StylistecS]

Maurice Dorsey than why was Miami named which is even less black than Houston. There aren’t many cities that have more black entrepreneurs than cities like Houston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Dallas. All of which have one million plus blacks in their metro areas.

[@papi16861]

TRUCKING COMPANY and retirement locations

[@whoa-there]

Jus bcuz u have a career doesnt mean you cant also be a entrepreneur when I was in HS on career day this aircraft mechanic was making like 90k from it but he makes like 210k from investing in mobile home I seen the man tax info he was showing me to inspire me as a teenager, young dude like 25 making 300k a year I was inspired. That was 5years ago.

[@hellnite611]

This is awesome but she pronounced Baton Rouge wrong

[@vfiel4111]

Right...journalism requires the use of research resources and techniques that far too many do not use.

[@ladyshay4323]

I came to the comments to specifically see if anyone else caught that...lol

[@thesacredibis6723]

Washington, D.C.

[@felineeyes35]

What kinds of businesses are people in?

[@felineeyes35]

Black Excellist Excellence why would you flag me? I am wanting know what types of businesses do blacks have in these cities?

[@billion86]

@@felineeyes35 😂😂😂 maybe it wasn't on purpose. For one city, tech industry and a few others were mentioned.

[@homehere9817]

I’m in Fort Worth, so I guess I’ll be the black woman to put them on the map!

[@annax1027]

Memphis really? I live here working for the top company in this city (FedEx) and I don’t think this accurate. Poverty is extremely high here and crime. I’m from Flint sooo I know. If you’re a young black professional I wouldn’t move here. I’m 23

[@TetherAlert]

Anna X what’s your LinkedIn ?

[@johnhollis2253]

Anna X I agree

[@sw2828]

Yes u are right I just that said this is not the place I stay here I can't wait to get away from here

[@azatchwanto5785]

Finally someone pronounced Baton Rouge correctly.

[@azatchwanto5785]

Black Excellist Excellence it's origin is French. I'm sure there are a lot of things being mispronounced in Louisiana. In French it means Red Stick.

[@lucashonore6941]

Americans people usually say Bat Rouge, Miss Aza is right. The right pronunciation is Bâton Rouge. And i'm From Paris 🇫🇷.

[@MoeReeseWins]

No one in city of Baton Rouge pronounce Baton Rouge like that.

[@billion86]

@@azatchwanto5785 never thought about that! Like a twirling "baton"🙂

[@ashaeducation3402]

LIES!!that's not how you pronounce Baton Rouge. Born and raised Louisiana. You don't break down the word Baton you say it right out. You say it like ton of bricks not a baton you twirl.😁

[@morymassaspoc3346]

interetesting.

[@impalabirungi6079]

Black education must focus on teaching black people how to become entrepreneur. There is too many black employees. # 1 reason blacks face in the US, is getting jobs with no guarantee security. Time to change. Make America great.

[@staticshock7748]

RVA in the building that's my city 👏

[@carnishaxo1836]

It’s BAT- TONE Rouge lol

[@josephcecilhornesmithjunio1426]

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[@jemilagulston7742]

Sometimes I wished I met this website before I would e made wiser decisions

[@BlackExcellist]

We got you on your rebound. At least you’re self aware to know that you made mistakes like we all do. They have made you wiser than you think.

[@jemilagulston7742]

@@BlackExcellist so true and thanks again

[@davewalker4090]

Ya I question this report...Montgomery over ATL...brings the whole list into question.. I've been to Montgomery and ATL...Montgomery is nice but no way i would pick it over ATL..are you kidding?!!?

[@ThePresentTimeNow]

We’re not a minority. Please stop using that term to describe our group of people. We’re so far from that.

[@TeeLocs]

You guys do a great job in your other videos, but this video is flawed in so many ways. The cities of Memphis and Baltimore are losing population, how is it possible to be great for African Americans. When you mispronounced Baton Rouge, this confirmed my thoughts.

[@cband1909]

MrTerrello130 ...How does mispronouncing a word authenticate the inaccuracy of a list?

[@sparkman1314able]

Sophia Kidd mite be a Russian page. We have to pay attention to that

[@michaelm3253]

Please explain that to Sophia Kidd again.

[@MultiLivingtestimony]

Where’s the best place to move too? Open for opinions please;)

[@ExquisiteKinkyCoils]

MrTerello130, I agree with your post, especially about the narrator mispronoucing Baton Rouge. My alarm bell went off, and will not be subscribing to this channel after all.

[@terryhill9318]

DC baby 👍

[@danr6726]

We need our own armed forces. Our own sh#t . 😁

[@janetl4]

The percentage of blacks in some of these states are small so do the math

[@ashaeducation3402]

Baton Rouge?? Naw

[@mingotubman3790]

Baton Rouge and Savannah Ga pee u! Those smells!

[@jasontate9826]

Memphis10

[@vanessaturner3982]

Bad we do not have this type of help and cooperation in Los Angeles it seems like everybody else and everybody else can get a business except for black people 👀