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Racism has
created gaping economic disparities.
Racism has
created gaping economic disparities.
Racism has
created gaping economic disparities.
Systemic inequality has restrained Black economic progress for generations – and everyone pays the price.
Financial investment is the fastest, best way to lift up Black communities – but we have to think big.



01 THE FIRST PHASE
Invest in Black-Owned Companies
Targeted investment in Black-owned companies doesn’t just produce economic value – it also contributes to financial equity, social stability, and food security.
Our model connects Black entreprenuers to the financial resources and social networks that sustain businesses and foster more resilient and sustainable communities.

There is a path to a different future.
02 THE IMPACT
A Strategy that Changes Lives
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Billions of dollars in capital to invest in Black-owned businesses
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Targeted investment processes create an economic ecosystem of MBEs
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Wrap-around business support to elevate capacity of Black-owned companies
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Rapid deployment of this community investment strategy in 50 U.S. cities.
WHICH LEADS TO:
Thriving Black Businesses

Growth in Economic Equity

Greater Financial Well-Being

Positive Long-Term Outcomes


A Funding Model With Two Tracks
03 THE BIG IDEA
Engaging for-profit private investors in a growth-oriented private investment strategy to:

Inject capital into Black-owned businesses.
PRIVATE INVESTMENT

Strengthen businesses with training and wrap-around support services.

Build new connections to customer pipelines.

Build the capacity of community-based organizations.

Ensure credibility with community residents.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Connecting not-for-profit social impact donors in an engagement process to:



Fund community councils to oversee grant-making and advise business investments.

04 THE GOAL
Creating tangible impact in 5 years
$5B for community organizations & nonprofits
$25B from national investment banks
$250B from equity investors
$250B from credit investors

OUR NATIONAL PARTNERS WHO WILL HELP US GET THERE
Norstell Capital Group, LLC
Conference of National Black Churches
Crowe LLP
Movement.org

Invest in a new narrative that changes the story of Black communities – and Black lives.

Let’s talk about how we can change the narrative together.
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