Publications
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation regularly publishes special reports addressing key public policy issues affecting the global black community including economic independence, public health, education and leadership. Signature publications include “Breaking Barriers 2”, an in-depth look at African-American students and the public education system, and “Understanding Health Reform: A Community Guide for African Americans”.
In addition to CBCF’s signature in-depth reports, CBCF Research and Policy publications include analysis briefings, articles, backgrounders, published opinions and arguments by CBCF fellows and experts.
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Banks & the Black Community: What Can Major Commercial and Retail Banking Institutions Do to Better Support Black Entrepreneurs and Businesses in the U.S.?
In light of the lagging progress surrounding black business ownership, the author(s) of this report were tasked with the responsibility of identifying the barriers that African Americans encounter at the business startup phase that help explain why the rate of business ownership among African Americans has grown so slowly.
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Black Health and Black Wealth: Understanding the Intricate Linkages between Income, Health, and Wealth for African Americans
There is a general understanding that health and income are related; and research on this relationship indicates that individuals with low levels of income have higher rates of chronic disease and are at an increased risk of premature death. It is easy to understand why income and health are correlated.
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The State of Black Entrepreneurship in America: Evaluating the Relationship Between Immigration and Minority Business Ownership
This report examines the critical factors deemed essential for entrepreneurial success. Specifically, this report looks at the human and financial capital disadvantages Black Americans and other minority groups face when owning businesses.
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Crowdfunding, Cryptocurrency, and Capital: Alternative Sources of Business Capital for Black Entrepreneurs
This policy brief examines the traditional barriers that African American businesses encounter when seeking access to business capital, and how black entrepreneurs can use innovations in technology to overcome these barriers, and start and grow their businesses.
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2018 EES VI – Detroit: A Tale of Two Cities – Issue Brief
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.’s (CBCF) Executive Economic Summit in Detroit, Michigan took place on May 7, 2018.
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After Hurricane Harvey: Economic Lessons Learned and the Role of Business in National Disaster Relief Efforts
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s fifth Executive Economic Summit (EES V) promoting minority access to capital takes place in Houston, Texas, on December 11, 2017. Entitled, “After Hurricane Harvey: Economic Lessons Learned and the Role of Business in National Disaster Relief Efforts,” the series of discussions aim to raise awareness, inform policy, and provide examples of economic recovery and business solutions in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
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Fact Sheet: Black Women Business Leaders Navigating Access to Capital
African American women business leaders are changing the face of the global economy, helping to sustain job creation and economic growth. However, despite being a driving force in boosting the nation’s economy, black women entrepreneurs with highly competitive, sustainable and profitable businesses continue to face significant barriers in funding and leveraging resources to climb to up the ladder of capital access.
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Policy Reform, Industry Accountability, and Strategies for Economic Security
This report examines African-Americans and the Consequences of Underfunded Pension Plans.
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Minority Access to Capital and Employment fact sheet
Data, analysis, and recommendations for improving Minority access to capital and gainful employment, prepared by the CBCF Center for Policy and Research. Read the fact sheet.
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Minority Business Development and Entrepreneurship fact sheet
In this analysis, we outline and analyze key factors preventing minority access to capital with the goal of promoting comprehensive policy and community-based solutions to help black businesses achieve economic parity. Read the fact sheet.