The last few months have been a challenge unlike anything I have witnessed during my life as an entrepreneur in this country. Through a series of decisions and bad steps by the local and federal government so many of our people have lost their livelihoods, businesses and lives. We did not produce an issue of YBE for April because I needed time to figure our what has to be said. What do you need to hear right now and what would help you as an Black entrepreneur in this new-old America.     

     It is always my intent to provide information that can help those who consume our words and trust in our mission. There is a great deal of thought and work that goes into each issue of YBE Magazine. I sincerely want you to win as business owners in this very troublesome climate where hard and honest work will not always get you over the fence.     

     As a community we will have to see each other in a new light for us to survive and eventually thrive. The things that worked a decade ago will not work today. The things that worked last year will not work today. We will have to be more creative, limber and skillful for us to save our businesses. Hopefully within these pages you will get the inspiration you need to fight a smarter fight. We have to evolve, there are no other choices on the table. Evolve and get smarter about how you run your business. The calvary isn’t coming. Look in the mirror. You are the calvary.

OKEEBA JUBALO

YBE Magazine

Publisher & Editorial Director