Yelp’s Addition of a ‘Black-Owned’ Tag Led to a Slight Drop in Business Ratings in Detroit

June 26, 2025

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Making Money Work For Her Business
Presented by The Conversation

When Yelp added a “Black-owned” label in 2020, it aimed to support racial equity and boost visibility for Black-owned businesses. But a new study featured in The Conversation uncovers unexpected consequences of that digital intervention, raising important questions about how online platforms shape real-world outcomes for marginalized communities.

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