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It's giving forward movements only in 2023.

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Leave survival mode.

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In the past this year, we're proclaiming our right to thrive.

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We invite you to flourish and prosper with us through our rival guides.

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Our mission is to simply help you have the best year ever.

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Now, here is the thriver Guide to Economic Justice by G Beth.

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I'm Alfonso David, the president and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum where our goal is to redefine equity and equality for marginalized communities with a focus on the Black diaspora.

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This past year provided some promising signs on this front.

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First, we saw a rise in entrepreneurship and business ownership.

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In 2022 entrepreneurs in the continent of Africa saw a record venture capital investment into businesses across the continent.

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And in the United States, the number of Black owned businesses increased substantially this past year.

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If we look even more closely at these numbers, we see especially strong growth for black women owned businesses as we look ahead to 2023.

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There are some specific areas that I'm especially interested in shining a spotlight on.

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First is investment in digital infrastructure, developing the necessary infrastructure must be coupled with investments in skills building.

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Second is redefining, what funding for families can mean from support for quality education and child care to affordable housing.

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Third is continued support for direct and unrestricted investment in Black community based organizations.

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Centuries of colonization and systemic inequality have impeded our communities from living with the financial freedom and dignity we deserve.

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And the time is now to get involved.

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I encourage you to learn more about the Global Black Economic Forum.

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You can learn more at W W W GB E F dot com and prepare to help our movement for economic justice thrive in 2023.