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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.

Racism doesn’t just hurt feelings—it drains wallets. When Black women are passed over, underpaid, or laid off due to systemic bias, the ripple effects touch families, communities, and the broader economy. In 2025, that trend has escalated, with Black women losing jobs at double the rate of the national average. Add the physiological stress of racism to the mix, and the result is a costly national crisis.

African Americans wield over $1.8 trillion in annual buying power, yet studies show that most of that spending leaves our communities within hours. In 2025’s uncertain economic climate, that leakage is a missed opportunity we can no longer afford. By redirecting our purchasing to Black-owned businesses, we not only keep wealth circulating locally but also generate multiplier effects that create jobs, improve neighborhood infrastructure, and inspire new entrepreneurs.