Bakersfield Black Dollar Initiative works to magnify Black business owners

Per the last census, the population of Black members of Kern County sat at just over 6%, and according to the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce, about 8% of business owners in Bakersfield are Black. For years, the Bakersfield Black Dollar Initiative has been working to magnify the voices and presence of Black business owners in Bakersfield and beyond. 23ABC's Sam Hoyle spoke with one local business owner to learn more about how important the BBDI is to the city.