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Singer Jennifer Hudson has officially teamed up with Mastercard in efforts of assisting Black women owned businesses and head runners gain recognition and elevation through a newly designed project!

According to Blavity, The Strivers Initiative program has been established by Mastercard to show recognition and value to Black women-owned businesses in media spots and other impactful roles.

Reports read that Jennifer alongside numerous Black women business owners will take part in the national advertisement campaign.

Sources have confirmed that the platform will also conduct a grant program in a joint partnership with venture capital firm Fearless Fund.

“I am fortunate to have been influenced and inspired by so many incredible Black female role models as I’ve pursued my dreams, but that’s not always the case for all Black girls and women,” states Jennifer.

”Entrepreneurship has always been a part of the American Dream and the work that Mastercard is doing to elevate these visible, strong Black women business owners and highlight the support they’re providing our communities is hugely important to me and to the impact of future generations.”