Economic Contributions of African Immigrants

July 25, 2020 Dr. Bruce Peter Corrie Reports, Research/Data Comments Off on Economic Contributions of African Immigrants

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. It was funded by the McKnight Foundation, supported by Concordia University and was done in partnership with Gene Gelgelu of African Economic Development Solutions and a panel of community experts.

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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.
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