The pandemic has caused a ripple effect across the small business community. We know that black owned businesses owners in particular have been hit harder, as they are closing shops at twice the rate, in comparison to non-black owned businesses.

With the holiday season looking very different for small businesses and shoppers, it’s important to support your local black owned businesses.

Joining us today is smart shopping expert Trae Bodge, who is here to share some ways to rally around and celebrate black-owned businesses. Trae visits with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health.