Advancing Black Economic Empowerment: Partners Leading Systemic Change

Each February, Black History Month invites reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment to equity. At Tides, we honor this month by uplifting the changemakers who are creating lasting impact in Black communities across the country and around the world. 

Amid today’s complex realities, we recognize both progress and persistent challenges. Recent research shows that Black wealth is increasing — but so is the racial wealth gap. Real progress requires systemic change anchored in community leadership, equitable access to capital, and generational wealth-building. That’s why we’re spotlighting several organizations who are leading the way in advancing Black economic empowerment. 

These groups are not only addressing structural barriers but also building pathways to opportunity — through entrepreneurship, financial education, and community-driven innovation.

Featured Partners

• 100 Black Men of America: Promotes economic self-sufficiency through mentorship, training, and leadership development — helping to break cycles of generational debt and foster new models of wealth creation. 

• African Diaspora Network: Builds a global ecosystem connecting African innovators, diaspora leaders, and allies to catalyze entrepreneurship and shared prosperity. 

• Black Connect: Works to close the racial wealth gap by boosting the success of Black-owned businesses and expanding pathways to Black wealth creation through entrepreneurship. 

• The NAACP Empowerment Programs: Focuses on economic inclusion and equity, supporting the future of Black workers and promoting income equality through policy advocacy and targeted programs. 

• National Urban League: A historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment and elevating the standard of living for historically underserved urban communities. 

• Operation HOPE: Advances financial literacy and opportunity by equipping individuals and families with the tools to build credit, start businesses, and achieve homeownership. 

• Black Cooperative Impact Fund: Provides interest-free microloans for Black-owned small businesses in Southern California, helping close the racial wealth gap through community capital. 

• The Black Empowerment Fund: Invests in Black-led and Black-empowering organizations across Los Angeles, strengthening local leadership and community infrastructure for long-term economic prosperity. 

At Tides, we believe that the thriving and joy of marginalized communities are not only vital acts of resilience — they are the foundation of a just economy. By supporting organizations like these, we can help close the racial wealth gap and create the conditions for Black communities to flourish. 

Join us in this work. If your company is ready to advance economic equity and invest in lasting change, we invite you to partner with Tides to connect with expert advisors, innovative grantees, and a powerful network committed to building an inclusive economy.