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This Juneteenth, as we celebrate the end of slavery and reflect on Black liberation, the conversation turns to the glaring financial inequality that persists two years later. With white families holding a median net worth of $285,000 compared to just $44,900 for Black, non-Hispanic families, the gap remains staggering — even as progress is made. Experts point to systemic barriers like access to capital, customer bases, and talent as key hurdles. But solutions are emerging: organizations like Wocstar Capital are empowering diverse entrepreneurs and urging communities to support local businesses as a path to economic justice. This Juneteenth, let’s not just reflect — let’s act to build a future where financial freedom is shared by all.

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