June 19, 2021Today marks Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. And while we've come a long way since 1865 (when the occasion was first celebrated in Texas), further effort is needed to achieve a truly inclusive economy. Get the insight you need by exploring research from the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility, or look closer at the topics that matter, including: the economic state of Black America inclusive growth and a new approach to racial equity the Black experience at work building supportive ecosystems for Black-owned businesses, and driving racial equity in financial services The economic state of Black America: What is and what could be Race in the workplace: The Black experience in the US private sector Black representation in film and TV: The challenges and impact of increasing diversity The diversity imperative in retail Racial equity in financial services The case for inclusive growth It’s time for a new approach to racial equity Black-owned businesses face an unequal path to recovery Building supportive ecosystems for Black-owned US businesses More from McKinsey Diversity at work: Conversations on identity McKinsey commits $15 million to support Black-owned businesses and help fuel economic development Our Black Voices