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Why a Dollar Only Stays 6 Hours in the Black Community — And What We Can Do About It

A dollar circulates for only 6 hours in the Black community — compared to 28 days in others. That gap isn’t a spending problem. It’s an infrastructure problem. This guide breaks down the economics behind the 6-hour figure, what high-circulation communities built that we haven’t yet, and five concrete moves Florida’s Black community can make right now. Plus: a free Black Dollar Impact Calculator to see exactly what your spending shift could mean for community wealth.

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