Economic Journey of the African Diaspora -1790 to 2023

February 28, 2025 Dr. Bruce Peter Corrie ALANA Brain Trust, Data, Other Reports/Data, Research/Data Comments Off on Economic Journey of the African Diaspora -1790 to 2023
Picture of an African American family with title of the presentation - African Diaspora 2025

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.

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Economist rooted in the experience of ALANA (African Latino Asian Native American) communities with expertise in economic development and cultural entrepreneurship. This site features research, policy analysis and data. My parallel site, www.culturaldestinations.org features the innovative strategies how cultural assets can create wealth and belonging as we work to "be" the Idea of America.
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