04/29/2026
Economic power is real.
The entrepreneurs building local businesses, hiring neighbors, keeping dollars circulating in community, they already know it.
But power without ownership is leverage you don't actually hold. Boycotts are a tool, not a strategy. And waiting for outside validation of what you already possess is a form of voluntary dependency.
One of our Founders Tim Johnson always said: stop waiting for a seat at the table and start building your own.
That's not a business tip. That's an ancient principle. Every thriving community in history, from the Greenwood District in Tulsa to the early church in Acts, was built on internal investment, mutual accountability, and the refusal to outsource its own flourishing.
The Washington Informer is covering the 2026 economic outlook for entrepreneurs building from the ground up. The momentum is real. So is the moment.
The question isn't whether economic power exists in your community.
The question is whether you're building something, or just watching others build.
Read the full article: https://www.washingtoninformer.com/supporting-black-entrepreneurs-dc/
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In 2026, supporting Black businesses becomes a key focus for equity and economic leaders. The power of the Black dollar is emphasized.
