Community & Business Impact - Small businesses have a significant impact on communities, fostering personal connections and providing essential services [1][2][3] - The Brownstone, an African-American department store in Harlem, served as a change agent in the community for almost 10 years [4][5] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of empowering women financially and helping them realize the "wealth in the wallet" to drive community change [6][7] - Harlem faces challenges like redlining and lack of access to capital, requiring the community to create its own solutions [7] Women Empowerment & Generational Wealth - African-American women start businesses in record numbers but also face high failure rates due to lack of access to capital, resources, and knowledge [10] - Women in the Black organization trains thousands of women on how to start, run, lead, and build businesses [9][10] - The speaker advocates for creating legacy and generational wealth through entrepreneurship, inspiring future generations [9] Community Responsibility & Action - The speaker urges women to use their purchasing power ("power in their purse") to support and uplift their communities [12][16] - The community is responsible for supporting, cultivating, and moving the community forward [15][16] - The speaker views the community as the "stitches" holding the fabric of Harlem together, emphasizing collective love and responsibility [17][18]
How fashion empowers women and community | Princess Jenkins | TEDxHarlem
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