Brookings Metro's Center for Community Uplift unveils the Black Business Parity Dashboard to aid in tracking and closing gaps in Black business ownership.
The dashboard highlights the potential impact of equitable funding for Black-owned businesses, showcasing significant increases in the number of businesses and job creation.
Researchers emphasize the importance of intentional investment in Black-owned businesses to bridge the racial wealth divide and drive economic growth.
The initiative aims to give city and community leaders visualization tools to understand the economic benefits of increased investment in Black-owned businesses.