Automation and AI will eliminate 4.5 million jobs held by African Americans by 2030. We are rapidly moving into the skill economy. Every black person in America & abroad should read McKinsey’s Automation and the future of the African American workforce report. A report from The Road to Zero Wealth report published by Prosperity Now and the Institute for Policy Studies, the median wealth of black Americans will fall to zero by 2053 if current trends continue.

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#PanAfricanism200YearPlan was created by Jameson Bennett (SiriusXM Radio Producer & Technologist), Nubia Bennett (Youth Specialist, Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods — Louisville Metro Government) and narrated by Camilla Barungi (Co-Founder at Alliance 4 Development). Take a listen on Audiomack.

#PanAfricanism200YearPlan is an outline for black people to thrive in the age of automation and artificial intelligence. It covers skills, sectors and technologies black people need to master in order to not be left behind. The goal of this project is to inspire the next generation of black farmers, lawyers, urban planners, teachers, technologist and elected officials to improve, protect and serve our communities across the diaspora.

If you look at the data and our collective impact, black people ACTUALLY control the world. We need to control our destiny. #PanAfricanism200YearPlan is a roadmap.

Through content, commerce, community, and votes — black people will have to reshape Hollywood, Wall Street, and Congress & Silicon Valley to our benefit. We will obtain positions of power and wield influence to serve our people in America and abroad.

Film –

For the first time, five films directed by black auteurs grossed more than $100 million domestically.

· Black Filmmakers Directed Record Number of Top-Grossing Movies in 2018

TV –

African-American consumers continue to lead the consumption of content across multiple platforms, according to a recent Nielsen 2019 Diverse Intelligence Series.

· African-Americans are Leaders in Media Consumption

Music –

Nearly a quarter of all tracks consumed in the U.S. came from rap, according to the data company BuzzAngle

· Hip-Hop Continued to Dominate the Music Business in 2018

Social media –

The majority 61%) of African American adults agree that they are fascinated by new technology, 7% higher than the total population and 10% higher than non-Hispanic Whites.

· From consumers to creators the digital lives of black consumers

· Why Black Teens Are The Biggest Users Of Instagram And Snapchat

· Blacks and Hispanic social media users more likely to say these sites are personally important for getting involved with issues, expressing their political views

Economics impact –

African-American buying power has seen impressive gains since the end of the last economic downturn, jumping from $961 billion in 2010 to an estimated $1.3 trillion in 2018.

· Minority Markets Have $3.9 Trillion Buying Power

· African American Small Business Ownership Up 400% in a Year, Survey Reveals

· Black Women Are Fastest Growing Group of Female Entrepreneurs

Education impact –

There has been a significant increase in rates of four-year college completion among black Americans, especially women.

· Black Women Now the Most Educated Group in US

· 10 highest-paying college degrees for African Americans

Political impact –

The 2008 general election also showed that black voters responded well to continued engagement and outreach later in the election cycle, with their turnout reaching historic levels in 2008 and 2012.

· There is no single “black vote.” There are many.

· Black Census Project Reveals Electorate’s Concerns — and Power

· New Report Shows Historic Turnout Despite Voter Suppression in 2018 Midterms

· Black America ‘Did The Thing’ With High Voter Turnout On Election Day

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#PanAfricanism200YearPlan Creator. Technologist. Radio Producer.

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