Recently I came across some historical data produced by the US Census that allows us to chart the economic journey of the African Diaspora in the United States. Below are slides that chart that journey – which I shared recently at a panel organized by African Economic Development Solutions.
Economist rooted in the experience of ALANA (African Latino Asian Native American) communities with expertise in economic and academic inclusion and community empowerment. Pioneering work in the creation of "Cultural Destinations" a strategy to leverage cultural assets for wealth building in low income diverse communities. My work has been inspired by Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Paulo Freire. Economist and a steward of the ALANA Brain Trust which works to bring capital and capacity to the ALANA communities.
This report documents for the first time the economic contributions of African immigrants in Minnesota. It was the most extensive study surveying over 500 consumers and over 100 businesses across the diversity of African immigrants. […]
Bruce P. Corrie, PhD, Economist, Concordia University & ALANA Brain Trust Investments in the African American economy in Minnesota is not a zero-sum game – rather investments in the African American economy will help the […]
Presentation to the Minnesota House Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee, January 18, 2023. (YouTube video of presentation below the article). (Presentation on how to build a World Class ALANA Wealth building Infrastructure in Minnesota […]
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