“But overall, minority- and women-owned business enterprises are being hit especially hard.”
, arguing that a provision making sole proprietors wait an additional week to apply for Payroll Protection Program loans was discriminatory, because minority- and women-owned businesses make up a larger portion of sole proprietorships.
Here in Houston, Texas, where I live and advocate for women and minorities in the energy industry, I've been hearing these kinds of stories repeatedly. These entrepreneurs applied for relief funds, but didn't get a penny before the money ran out.
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