Diverse group of professionals representing economic contributions of people of color
White Worker
Black Worker

Same country, similar skills.

Different pay, different odds.

The Lost Trillions

One major analysis found that closing racial gaps in wages, education, housing, and business investment could have made the U.S. economy about $16 trillion larger over the last two decades.

Future Gain

Closing those gaps now could add trillions more in just a few years.

Barriers vs Potential

Racism doesn't just slow Black and brown people down. It steers money, talent, and ideas away from where they're needed most.

Reframing

Every time we move people of color from 'blocked' to 'backed,' the whole economy gets a clearer path forward.

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