"Your DollarS Are your power"

The Power of the Black Dollar: A One-Day Economic Protest Movement

African Americans contribute $3.56 billion to the U.S. economy daily through consumer spending. By strategically redirecting this economic power into 25 targeted Black-owned or allied businesses for one day, the impact could be transformative. Here’s how this strategy could work and how it could benefit both the selected businesses and the broader economy.

1. Immediate Financial Impact on Selected Companies

Funneling even a fraction of $3.56 billion into 25 businesses means that each company could see millions in sales in just one day. If just 10% of the Black community’s daily spending ($356 million) is redirected, each business could receive an average of $14.24 million in revenue for that day.

• Increased Cash Flow: This capital infusion allows businesses to invest in expansion, hiring, and innovation.

• Debt Reduction: Many small businesses struggle with cash flow issues. A one-day revenue boost could help them pay down debts and reinvest in their operations.

• Increased Visibility: A surge in customers could introduce these businesses to long-term, loyal consumers.

2. Strengthening Black-Owned Businesses

If many of these 25 companies are Black-owned, this strategy directly builds Black economic independence by providing:

• Scaling opportunities (expanding locations, hiring staff, upgrading technology).

• Investor attraction, as a major revenue spike demonstrates strong market demand.

• Better wages for employees, improving economic conditions within the community.

Example: A Black-owned grocery chain receiving $14 million in one day could reinvest in additional stores, increasing access to fresh food in underserved communities.

3. Ripple Effects on the Broader Economy

Redirecting spending doesn’t just help individual businesses—it stimulates economic activity that benefits a much wider network.

• Job Creation: More revenue allows businesses to hire more workers, reducing unemployment.

• Supply Chain Boost: These businesses will need more products and services, supporting manufacturers, logistics companies, and service providers.

• Tax Revenue Increase: Higher business earnings mean more tax contributions, funding public services like education and infrastructure.

Example: A Black-owned clothing brand receiving millions in sales may need more fabric from U.S. suppliers, supporting domestic textile industries.

4. A Blueprint for Long-Term Change

This movement isn’t just about one day—it’s about proving the power of intentional spending and encouraging ongoing habits of economic self-determination.

Simple Action Steps for Participants:

1. Pledge to spend exclusively at selected businesses for one day.

2. Share purchases on social media to encourage others to participate.

3. Engage businesses post-event (leave reviews, subscribe, and continue supporting).

How we Select the 25 Companies:

• Industries that meet everyday needs (groceries, clothing, banking, tech, health).

• Companies with scalability (businesses that can grow from an influx of capital).

• A mix of local and national brands (to reach different consumer bases).

A New Economic Model

This movement could give us PERMANENT Voting Rights, and prove that economic protest is more effective than traditional protests by showcasing the collective financial power of Black consumers. If successful, it could lay the foundation for a long-term Black economic empowerment strategy, shifting spending habits to circulate wealth within the community while also strengthening the broader U.S. economy.