McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility
Our goal is to inspire, empower, and sustain action that leads to the economic development of Black communities across the globe.
About Us
The McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility is a research institute and think tank dedicated to advancing racial equity and inclusive growth in the United States—and globally. Our mission is to help private-, public-, and social-sector leaders take coordinated action to accelerate Black economic development by providing in-depth research, convening with stakeholders, and translating research into practical assets and capabilities to create real-world impact.
Learn more about the Institute and why it was created.
Featured Research
Report
The state of Black residents: The relevance of place to racial equity and outcomes
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At the current pace of change, it could take decades to improve outcomes for Black Americans and more than three centuries to get to racial parity. How can different types of communities move closer to delivering a better quality of life for all residents?
Article - McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility
Mapping the road to prosperity and parity for Black and Latino residents across America
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Black and Latino US residents experience different levels of prosperity and parity depending on where they live. Our interactive map explores this variation across all US counties.
Interview - McKinsey Health Institute
The business of healthcare: ‘I’m always optimistic about what’s possible’
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Clinician and business executive Cheryl Pegus shares her bold vision for healthcare and the role businesses can play in ensuring everyone has access to high-quality healthcare.
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The impact of generative AI on Black communities
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Generative AI has the potential to widen the racial economic gap in the United States by $43 billion each year. But deployed thoughtfully, it could actually remove barriers to Black economic mobility.
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Examining philanthropic funding for racial equity across the United States
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Philanthropic capital can help communities achieve more racially equitable outcomes. Our interactive maps reveal where the funds are going and where they are needed.
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Our initiatives to advance racial equity
Next 1B
Our goal is to accelerate the growth of the next generation of billion-dollar Black-owned brands
Our 10 actions toward racial equity
How we plan to accelerate change within our firm and help combat racism across the world
Black Leadership Academy Experience
Helping to accelerate the progression of Black leaders in their organizations
McKinsey Inclusive Business Accelerator
Advancing racial equity and inclusive economic empowerment
Featured video
Reflections: Advance racial equity
To America’s leaders, innovators, and changemakers: the task of building a more perfect society needs your help.
Investing in Social Innovation and Economic Mobility
Senior partner Shelley Stewart joined Cheryl Dorsey, president of Echoing Green, and Donnel Baird, CEO and founder of BlocPower,...
Featured Essay
Reducing Racial Wealth Gaps - And Why That Matters for Families and the Economy
Aspen Financial Security Program, Aspen Institute. The Future of Building Wealth: Brief Essays on the Best Ideas to Build Wealth - For everyone. Brenden McKinney, Nick Noel, Duwain Pinder and Shelley Stewart
The essay is in Section VIII
Our people
The Institute is led by a group of McKinsey colleagues and is governed by internal and external advisers. Our internal advisers comprise global leaders from McKinsey who represent a diverse range of geographies and practices. Our external advisory board, which is composed of senior leaders from across the private, public, and social sectors, bring an objective perspective to our work.
Shelley Stewart III
Senior Partner, and Global Leader, Reputation & EngagementNew York
Advises companies on strategy and growth-led transformations; guides organizations to build a more inclusive, dynamic economy; leads McKinsey’s Global Reputation & Engagement Function
Bob Sternfels
Global Managing PartnerBay Area
Bob serves as the global managing partner of McKinsey & Company
Tiffany Burns
Senior PartnerAtlanta
Leads the Atlanta Office and serves consumer-facing organizations on broad transformation efforts to significantly improve performance