The Powerful Evolution of the Minority Business Development Agency

In this episode of NMSDC's Equity in Business podcast, Donald Cravins, Jr. Esq, former under secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce shared the powerful evolution of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) through a lens of “real history” and American “Government 101” fundamentals. More importantly, Cravins shared his love of America, family, service, entrepreneurship, politics, and a calling from God to take on the MBDA leadership role.  Don’t miss one of Cravins' last interviews as Under Secretary. Guest:Donald Cravins, Jr. Esq, former under secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce, MBDAHost and Production Specialist:John G. Daniel is a believer, advocate for underserved communities, and published writer, with vast transformative leadership experience in the energy sector, economic development, hurricane recovery, and youth/community education and empowerment. Itoro Umontuen is the Editor of this project and is an award-winning photographer, reporter, and mixed-media journalist.About the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC):Founded in 1972, NMSDC is the longest-operating business growth engine for the broadest group of systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), and our impact goes far beyond the supply chain. It’s about upward mobility for the emerging majority of Americans, an equal shot at participating in the American experiment of free-market capitalism and entrepreneurship. Our work is about correcting the unequal access to wealth-building opportunities. For more information, please visit nmsdc.org.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.