Resource Guide - Financing Black Futures: Investing in Black Businesses to Grow America’s Future

POLICY FOR THE PEOPLE ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT SUMMIT FINANCING BLACK FUTURES: INVESTING IN BLACK BUSINESSES TO GROW AMERICA’S FUTURE - RESOURCE GUIDE Forward Together: The Black Policy Playbook – Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies This report is a comprehensive framework for advancing policies that address critical issues affecting Black communities, including policy recommendations to support Black entrepreneurs. Financing Black Futures: Cryptocurrency and the Racial Wealth Gap – Congressional Black Caucus Foundation This publication provides a foundational framework for understanding decentralized finance, outlines the current policy landscape for cryptocurrency, and identifies opportunities for future legislation to protect Black Americans and all users. Black Experiences in Web3: An Exploration of Crypto Adoption in Web3 by Black People – Crypto Research and Design Lab This report summarizes data from Black cryptocurrency users about their motivations for adopting emerging technology. Inside the Rise of Black Consumer Cryptocurrency Ownership – Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City This article provides historical context for the emergence of Black cryptocurrency users and outlines the risks and rewards of decentralized financial systems. Economic Development Strategies for Promoting Black Economic Prosperity: Findings from Seven Cities – Urban Institute This case study surveys officials in seven predominantly Black cities on their economic development strategies and efforts to address the needs of local Black-owned businesses. Building Supportive Ecosystems for Black-Owned US Businesses – McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility This report proposes policy reforms and cultural shifts to bolster Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.