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The Committee on Economic Development
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.
The NAACP Economic Department
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.
"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.
DRIVING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH DATA
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.
Leveraging Our Dollars For Change
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 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. The Black Consumer Advisory was issued to inform and caution Black consumers about the ongoing and intentional rollback of nationwide diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments.
Mid Penn Bank - Presents a gift to the branch as part of their DEI Initiatives
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!
Economic Empowerment
H.R.40 - Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.
January 09, 2025
>>U.S. Senator Cory Booker<<
Reintroduces Legislation to Form Commission for Study of Reparation Proposals for African Americans.
BLACK ENTERPRISE is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. Since 1970, BLACK ENTERPRISE has provided essential business information and advice to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and decision makers.
Career training and business support
The Labor and Industry Committee
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.
