Black Economic Alliance

The Black Economic Alliance Foundation is proud to announce a research and data partnership between the Center for Black Entrepreneurship and the Black Wealth Data Center, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, to fuel a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship as a critical driver of Black wealth Building and implementing scalable solutions requires us to leverage research and data to identify the unique scope and scale of the challenge facing Black entrepreneurs, which this partnership will allow us to do. This first-of-its-kind research partnership between the Center for Black Entrepreneurship, the Black Wealth Data Center, and the Black Economic Alliance Foundation will expand the existing body of research, including setting the data agenda and offering cross-sector leaders the data they need to shape policies, programs, and investment vehicles to support Black businesses. To learn more about this partnership, visit https://lnkd.in/ezZd9gw7

BEA Statement on Election Results, Path Forward   “Last week, millions of Americans went to the polls, engaged in the democratic process, and made their voices heard. With the news about the House of Representatives, the outcomes of the 2024 federal election are now known.     “We are proud of the ten candidates endorsed by the BEA PAC who won with a focus on work, wages, and wealth for Black Americans - including the first two concurrently serving Black women in the history of the United States Senate - and of Vice President Harris’ historic run, which prioritized an economic opportunity agenda for Black Americans and all Americans.   “BEA remains unwaveringly committed to working across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors to ensure Black economic opportunity and, in so doing, grow the entire American economy. Our work, wages, and wealth agenda has never been more important than at this critical time in our nation’s history.”

On this Election Day, BEA CEO Samantha Tweedy joined the nation’s top business leaders and business associations in unified support for protecting the freedom to vote and ensuring every vote is counted. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/gX8CdHSU "The freedom to vote and the right to have our votes counted are the bedrock principles of our democracy and the business community has a responsibility to ensure they are upheld. As a coalition of business leaders committed to living up to that responsibility, we will speak with one voice to support the democratic process and ensure that the will of the people prevails." -BEA CEO Samantha Tweedy

Today is Election Day, and the stakes couldn’t be higher! We value our freedom to cast our votes and have them counted. Let’s all show up and vote to shape the economic future of the Black community -- and the future of our country. If you haven’t yet, VOTE today! https://lnkd.in/eN3rC-KK

Check out our final round of ads running across BET’s platforms. The four ads—on Home Ownership, Black Businesses, Economic Freedom, and Reproductive Rights—reach infrequent Black male voters with messages underscoring the power of voting to drive economic prosperity. In addition to these ads, BEA's digital ad Table was amplified across BET's social and digital channels as a result of the election-season partnership. BEA's research has underpinned the network’s election-related programming this election cycle, particularly the October 29 BET Black Men’s Summit that highlighted how this election can shape the future of Black work, wages, and wealth. View our ads below: https://lnkd.in/dp9bHnSf https://lnkd.in/dwrixZJC https://lnkd.in/dkMqzbHb https://lnkd.in/dPDfcbRX

Black voters across battleground states can decide this election and shape the future of this country. Watch and share highlights from BEA’s "What Do Black Men Want?" town hall to inspire your community to vote for leaders who will advance Black work, wages, and wealth!

With just two days until Election Day, we’re reaching Black voters in Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania with messages that matter most—encouraging them to vote and emphasizing the power they hold in shaping the economic future for themselves and their families. Our engagement with over 4 million infrequent Black voters could be pivotal in deciding critical down-ballot races. Check out and share our digital ad The Table currently running on YouTube, Paramount and BET https://lnkd.in/eqGAyf6v

In a significant show of force for the Harris campaign, BEA PAC engaged over 50 leading Black business leaders to sign a letter endorsing her economic agenda. The endorsement letter was prominently featured in the New York Times and DealBook, as well as local outlets and news sources frequented by Black voters. As the letter states, “Vice President Harris’ Opportunity Economy agenda would give Americans the tools to build generational wealth by making housing more affordable, creating good-paying jobs, and investing in the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels our economy.” Vice President Harris is the best choice for our economic prosperity, business, and the American economy. It's up to us to ensure we make our voices heard on Nov. 5th. Full letter here: https://lnkd.in/eK9UdJW6

BEA PAC has been busy working on multiple fronts to support Vice President Harris’ campaign and propel Hakeem Jeffries to Speaker of the House by targeting Black voters, emphasizing how voting is essential to breaking down barriers to economic opportunity and building generational wealth. On Monday, 6K+ listeners joined BEA’s  “What Do Black Men Want?” town hall, moderated by Roland Martin. The conclusion: only one Presidential candidate is listening to us and plans to build a more prosperous economic future, and that’s Kamala Harris. ForbesBLK also highlighted BEA’s work with VPHarris on her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour in an interview with CEO Samantha Tweedy. BEA Co-Chair Charles Phillips appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box, where he made the business case for Vice President Harris and discussed how her plan could transform economic outcomes for all Americans. With just four days until Election Day, it's up to all of us to have a plan to cast our vote—visit our voter page to confirm your registration, preview your ballot, and make your voice heard.

Over 6,000 participants tuned into the Black Economic Alliance’s virtual town hall “What Do Black Men Want? Wealth, Wellness, and the 2024 Election” this week. Moderated by Roland Martin, we talked about how Black men can access the tools and opportunity to build generational wealth for themselves and their families – and how they have the power to decide the 2024 election. Please share this video with your networks to help inspire more Black men across the country to make their voices heard. From affordable housing to investing in small businesses, to access to high-quality, high-paying jobs, Black businessmen discussed the importance of voting for progress on the issues that matter to Black men, and how it will foster prosperity and wellness for their families and communities. We’re grateful to have shared a space with D. L. Hughley, who discussed Vice President Kamala Harris’ leadership and commitment, saying, “When have you ever seen a leader ask what you want, and within 120 days have a plan… This is our plan, this is what we said we want… When someone gives you access to the things you want, you have an obligation to show up.” The choice could not be clearer this election, and Kenneth I. Chenault said it best, “there is a tremendous gap between Trump and Vice President Harris… I know Donald Trump, and I can tell you that he is not someone who understands and in fact is committed to Black entrepreneurship and opening up real opportunities for Black people.” Building a more prosperous economic future requires us to raise our voices this election cycle. Early voting is underway—visit our voter page to confirm your registration, preview your ballot, and make your voice heard. Watch the full town hall here: https://lnkd.in/eH6P7BYs