With Black History Month upon us, and after a turbulent year that forced the nation to address lingering racial tension, there’s no better time to shine a light on Black-owned businesses in Arkansas.
In the following section, Arkansas Money & Politics tells the story of the iconic Mickey’s Cakes & Sweets in Little Rock and reveals big plans for the future, recognizes more than 100 Black-owned businesses in the state and talks to three prominent Black executives about challenges still faced.