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Opportunity Zones promised to funnel long-term capital into neglected neighborhoods. The idea had potential. Too often execution favored large developers and absentee investment rather than local entrepreneurs. The result was headlines but limited local business transformation.

Research shows that stress-related illness and burnout cost billions in lost productivity each year, and Black communities carry a disproportionate share of that burden. Meanwhile, companies that quietly roll back DEI initiatives in 2025 may think they’re saving money, but in reality, they’re losing out on innovation, loyalty, and growth. Diversity isn’t charity—it’s a competitive advantage.