Urban Enterprise Development Collaborative, Inc

Racism is not profitable—it’s expensive. A 2020 Citigroup study found that systemic racism and economic exclusion have cost the U.S. economy at least $16 trillion over the past two decades, with some estimates pushing that number to $51 trillion in lost output since 1990. The losses span every sector: $13 trillion in missed business revenue due to lack of capital access, $2.7 trillion in lost wages, $218 billion in housing discrimination, and over $113 billion in lost income from unequal education opportunities. Closing these gaps isn’t just moral—it’s economic, with projections showing a potential $5 trillion boost to GDP in just five years. The reality is simple: inequality doesn’t just hurt communities—it shrinks the entire economy.

It's time we lift up communities that have been left out. It's time we focused on building for ourselves! Let's come together and rebuild our communities.

We've re imagined Scotlandville Plaza, as a central community hub for Scotlandville and Southern University! Join the movement and be part of the change! One Million Hands link in bio.