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The NAACP Economic Department’s work enhances the capacity of African Americans and other underserved groups through financial economic education; individual and community asset building initiatives; diversity and inclusion in business hiring, career advancement and procurement; and monitoring financial banking practices.
Chairperson: Mr. Cooper
The Committee on Economic Development seeks to implement local efforts and support national programs to preserve and expand economic empowerment among African-Americans and other communities of color by (1) researching and establishing relationships with private and public entities; (2) supporting the work of the National NAACP Office in monitoring the progress and activity of private and public economic development entities designated by national NAACP programs; (3) implementing local efforts to promote the growth of business ownership; (4) increasing employment and job creation; and (5) encouraging business development and home ownership.
NAACP Launches Black Consumer Advisory to Empower Black Consumers, Promote Corporate Accountability.
The Advisory places emphasis on Black consumers' nearly $2 trillion in spending power, promoting informed spending decisions by providing the Black community with insight into who's promoting progress, and who's living in the past.
In the wake of nationwide protests against systemic racism in 2020, many corporations and institutions publicly committed to being more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Five years later and some are starting to backtrack without ever meeting promises made. As businesses reverse their commitments, it is time to hold them accountable. NAACP issued the Black Consumer Advisory to inform and caution Black consumers about the ongoing and intentional rollback of nationwide diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments.
"The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study" is a groundbreaking sociological study by W.E.B. Du Bois that documents the living conditions, social challenges, and systemic discrimination faced by the African American community in Philadelphia's Seventh Ward at the end of the 19th century.
In the spirit of NAACP Co-Founder W.E.B. Du Bois' novel “The Philadelphia Negro,” data is used to identify racial inequity, the Black Progress Index focuses on life expectancy and the "social determinants of health" — such as homeownership rate, education attainment, business ownership rate, and air pollution — to help provide insight into the local civic actions that can improve life expectancy outcomes.
NAACP and Brookings have partnered on The Black Progress Index, a new analysis of the places where Black people are thriving most, as measured through their life expectancy.
Improving life outcomes among Black people demands research and tools that recognize and measure Black progress in a way that reflects the intersectional nature of our lived experience. NAACP and Brookings have partnered on The Black Progress Index, a new analysis of the places where Black people are thriving most, as measured through their life expectancy. The Index supports a greater understanding of the well-being of Black people and the conditions that surround their lives.
Community organizers, elected officials, and researchers can use the interactive dashboard in their work to examine the impact of social and neighborhood conditions in their city and others across the country.
Mr. Weaver serves as the Vice President for the DEI group at Mid Penn Bank. In that role Mr. Weaver presented a gift to the branch in recognition of Black History Month. Learn more about their
Donations were distributed to organizations and programs whose efforts go toward strengthening and empowering the
Black community. (Click on the image to learn more.)
THANK YOU MID PENN BANK. TOGETHER WITH THRIVE!
Education has long been regarded as a path toward generational wealth, economic liberation, and securing the American dream.
Let's be clear - student debt is killing that dream.
The student debt crisis has a disproportionate impact on Black borrowers and their families. Across all racial groups, Black borrowers hold the most student loan debt despite also being consistently underserved by post- secondary institutions.
To appreciate the racial wealth gap, it is first important to understand the disparity in important federal policies that helped create the current gaps in college degree attainment.
Read the following reports and/or documents.
JUNE 30, 2023
"The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the President's student debt program is a clear disregard for what millions of Americans need - especially Black Americans. Despite today's upsetting ruling, we demand that the Biden Administration delivers on the promise of student loan debt relief.
The NAACP will not stop until student debt relief becomes a reality. We must continue to apply pressure and demand that the leaders elected by the movement we built make due on racial equity and ensure equitable and affordable pathways for education.
The 8 million borrowers enrolled in the SAVE Plan student loan forgiveness program could have to start paying again under President Donald Trump.
Please monitor these developments.
Why CCIU?
Are you motivated to create brighter futures for learners, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day. We know that achieving success together takes a team approach!
The Labor and Industry Committee attempts to improve the economic status of minority groups by: (1) working to eliminate discriminatory employment practices in industry and government, wage differentials based on race, unequal opportunities for training, promotion and unfair dismissals; (2) encouraging greater participation in the trade union movement; (3) working to end discriminatory practices in labor unions; (4) securing the enactment of local, state and federal fair employment practices legislation; and (5) working for improved opportunities in vocational and apprenticeship training.
No matter if you’re a Black business owner just starting out or a seasoned entrepreneur who’s been around the block, you’re going to
encounter plenty of challenges and rewards.
West Chester PA NAACP
PO Box 196, West Chester, PA 19381-0196, USA