Brownstein: Black leaders launch fund to invest in Black businesses

Times are tough enough for many entrepreneurs in this country seeking funding. But one community has decided to take matters into its own hands in dealing with the situation.A coalition of Black Canadian leaders is launching a new initiative, the Black Opportunity Fund, to direct investment into Black communities across the country.Led by National Bank managing director and vice-chairman Ray Williams and Starlight Capital CEO and CIO Dennis Mitchell, the group seeks to empower the Black communi