Helping Minority Business Owners

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - On this Giving Tuesday, local organizations are teaming up to give back to minority netkeepers struggling through the pandemic. After 10 years of selling Ohio-centric t-shirts online, Khisha Asubuhi was ready to open up her first storefront in East Walnut Hills, but then the pandemic hit. “Construction went on hold, then we had to stop; press the pause button. However, at the same time, we still had rent due, utilities and all that stuff due. It's been a challenge,” said Asubuhi. To make matters worse, her application for a small business loan from the Paycheck Protection Program was denied.