Turning Pledges into Policies to Invest in Black Americans and Multi-Racial Prosperity

From ImpactAlpha. Investors and executives can lead in many ways as they seek to fulfill their often heartfelt pledges to advance racial justice and dismantle systemic racism. One of the most effective and scalable: use their voices and lobbying power to advocate for policies that reduce racialized inequality and increase investments in Black communities, businesses, workers and people. Such policies, says Oakland-based think tank PolicyLink, are analogous to street corner curb cuts. Just as ramps and wheelchair access for people with disabilities benefit parents with strollers, travelers with roller-bags, skateboarders and bicyclists, “intentional investments in Black Americans have benefits that cascade out, improving the lives of all struggling people as well as regional economies and the nation as a whole.”