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This Joint Resolution officially designates August of each year as "Black Business Month" in New Jersey, aiming to promote the success of Black-owned businesses within the state. The resolution acknowledges the significant contributions of Black entrepreneurs to New Jersey's economy, noting their rapid growth despite facing historical economic disadvantages and disproportionate impacts from events like the COVID-19 pandemic. By establishing this annual observance, the resolution encourages government officials, community leaders, and business leaders to reflect on the importance of these businesses and focus on strategies to support their recovery and long-term prosperity, building on the national observance of Black Business Month which began in 2004 with the goals of influencing policy, supporting owners, and fostering economic freedom for Black Americans.