AACC’s 2024 Impact Report: Vision Into Action
While this report highlights our achievements, it serves as a reminder of the substantial work that remains necessary to create immediate and impactful change for Black-owned businesses. Our work is not just about future promises — it’s about driving real progress and opening doors for Black entrepreneurs today. I am humbled and honored to stand alongside each of you, dedicated to building a more inclusive future rooted in equity and innovative solutions that break down systemic barriers.
Research Outcomes for Equitable Early Childhood Education for Philadelphia Black and Brown Communities
In this white paper, titled ‘Breaking Barriers, Creating New Opportunities: Equitable Early Childhood Education for Philadelphia Black and Brown Communities,’ we explore the inter-relationship between high-quality ECE and the broader well-being and economic prosperity of our communities.
Elevating Minority Small Business Owners’ Voices: Informing the Development of an Early Childhood Education Membership Cohort
The ECE field is currently confronting a mix of perennial and novel challenges, including staffing shortages and lingering business setbacks from the Covid-19 pandemic, affecting both ECE providers and families.2 Furthermore, the termination of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in September 2023 will significantly affect our state’s childcare infrastructure.