A dollar circulates in the Black community for just 6 hours before leaving — compared to 28 days in the Jewish community and 17 days in the Asian community. That gap is the racial wealth gap in economic terms. Here’s what Florida’s 21,000+ Black-owned businesses mean for changing it — and a personal Buy Black impact calculator to show you exactly what your spending decisions are worth.
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.
Supporting Black-owned businesses sounds simple. But most people do it once, feel good about it, and then drift back to old habits. Here’s how to make it a practice that actually moves the needle
