Black History Month February 4, 2023Despite the ingenuity and striving of generations, Black Americans have found their opportunities systematically limited by racial inequities in virtually every aspect of society and the economy, write senior partner Shelley Stewart and senior partner emeritus James Manyika. Dismantling the barriers that have kept Black Americans from fully participating in the US economy could unleash a wave of growth, dynamism, and productivity. In a four-part series, we’ll dive into the critical gaps Black Americans face in their roles as entrepreneurs, workers, consumers, and residents. In this first collection, check out our research on Black business ownership—and the opportunities to build more supportive ecosystems. Be sure to bookmark this page for more insights from the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility throughout #BlackHistoryMonth. A guide to impact investing in Black economic mobility Expand diversity among your suppliers—and add value to your organization Building Black-owned brands to accelerate prosperity Building supportive ecosystems for Black-owned US businesses Black representation in the beauty industry The Black unicorn: Changing the game for inclusivity in retail Black-owned businesses face an unequal path to recovery More from McKinsey McKinsey commits $15 million to support Black-owned businesses and help fuel economic development What will it take to build more Black-owned businesses?