Lafayette Natives Terrence Jones and Arielle Brown Win Beyoncé’s $10,000 BeyGOOD Foundation Grants

Lafayette natives Terrence Jones and Arielle Brown have each been awarded a $10,000 grant from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter's BeyGOOD Foundation. The grant aims to support small businesses and entrepreneurs impacted by economic inequalities.

Terrence Jones, the Chief Operating Officer of Louisiana Creole Pecan Candy, and Arielle Brown, the founder of Bea’s Bayou Skincare, were chosen as part of a nationwide effort to bolster marginalized and under-resourced businesses.

"BeyGOOD believes in a society where everyone has an opportunity to prosper," said Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, founder of the BeyGOOD Foundation. The organization's mission aligns with its belief in economic equity, focusing on educational scholarships, internships, and resource access to foster entrepreneurship and small business sustainability across the U.S. and abroad.

The grant comes as a part of the foundation's ongoing partnership with the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Beyoncé committed $1 million to support entrepreneurs in over 10 cities worldwide. The initiative, known as the Black Parade Route, was originally introduced in 2020 and has since helped 900 Black-owned small businesses globally.

According to a report by Click2Houston, the Black Parade Route luncheons will host 100 Black entrepreneurs in each selected city, providing them with grant opportunities and business sustainability support services. A total of $100,000 in grants will be distributed per city as part of this relief effort.

This win is not just a personal achievement for Jones and Brown but a moment of pride for Lafayette where both entrepreneurs have their roots.

Major congratulations to Terrence Jones and Arielle Brown for securing critical funding for their businesses and making their hometown of Lafayette proud.