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PRLS 4510 Emerging Realities and Alternatives for Puerto Ricans and Other Latinxs in the U.S (Ortíz-Minaya): Week 12: The Racial-Ethnic Wealth Gap (Colors of Wealth)

Readings: Week 12

Color of Entrepreneurship Infographic

Although the number of minority-owned businesses is increasing dramatically, America is currently forgoing an estimated 1.1 million businesses owned by people of color because of past and present discrimination in American society. These missing businesses could produce an estimated 9 million more jobs and boost our national income by $300 billion. Thus, expanding entrepreneurship among people of color is an essential strategy for moving the country toward full employment for all.

These infographics highlights the main findings of “The Color of Entrepreneurship: Why the Racial Gap Among Firms Is Costing the U.S. Billions.

Infographics of the main findings from Hamilton, D. (17 May 2017). “The Color of Wealth in a Racial Plural America.”

Infographics of the main findings from Hamilton, D. (17 May 2017). “The Color of Wealth in a Racial Plural America.”

Infographics of the main findings from Hamilton, D. (17 May 2017). “The Color of Wealth in a Racial Plural America.”

Infographics of the main findings from Hamilton, D. (17 May 2017). “The Color of Wealth in a Racial Plural America.”

Infographics of the main findings from Hamilton, D. (17 May 2017). “The Color of Wealth in a Racial Plural America.”

Infographics of the main findings from Hamilton, D. (17 May 2017). “The Color of Wealth in a Racial Plural America.”

Infographics of the main findings from Hamilton, D. (17 May 2017). “The Color of Wealth in a Racial Plural America.”