Economist Delivers Urgent Call to Action at 2025 Minority Policy Summit

WASHINGTON - March 21, 2025 - PRLog -- Economist and impact investing expert William Michael Cunningham delivered a powerful and provocative luncheon keynote at the 2025 Minority Policy Summit on March 20th at the National Press Club. His luncheon address, titled "CRISIS!", detailed the mounting challenges facing the Black community amid growing economic, social, and political instability in the United States.

Mr. Cunningham's presentation highlighted three interrelated crises: economic instability, heightened racial tensions, and overburdened healthcare systems. Citing the disproportionate impact of recent job cuts on Black workers—especially in the public sector—he warned of an impending economic slowdown that threatens to widen inequality and devastate minority-owned businesses.

"Black Americans could represent up to 80,000 of the jobs lost in March, 2025, primarily in government roles," he noted, referencing an article published in Black Enterprise Magazine.

He further warned that civil unrest, spurred by economic disparities, may escalate significantly. "Tesla is the new Reichstag Building," he said, alluding to the risk of targeted property destruction becoming a flashpoint for broader social conflict.

In a stark warning about economic exploitation, Mr. Cunningham highlighted the theft of Treasury and IRS data worth $1.5 trillion, transferring sensitive American financial information to foreign entities under the guise of innovation and efficiency. "America's Treasury data doesn't belong in the hands of a billionaire or in foreign jurisdictions," he stated, citing his recent analysis published in the American Banker Newspaper and on Impact Investing Online. (See: https://www.impactinvesting.online/2025/03/americas-treasury-data-doesnt-belong-in.html)

The keynote address also raised concerns about possible authoritarian measures, including the declaration of martial law and the potential for detention camps targeting Black Americans. Cunningham provided a sobering historical context, referencing over 30 racially motivated massacres and riots from U.S. history, including the 1921 Tulsa race massacre and the 1965 Watts riots.

In a call to action, Mr. Cunningham urged minority communities to engage in proactive advocacy, stay vigilant, and mobilize coalitions to safeguard civil liberties and community resilience.

"In these uncertain times, solidarity and strategic action are essential," he concluded. "We must ensure equity and prepare for all contingencies."

Mr. Cunningham's address underscored the urgency of policy engagement and the importance of protecting vulnerable communities in a volatile political climate.

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About the Minority Policy Summit:
Hosted by the Financial Services Innovation Coalition, the Minority Policy Summit brings together leaders in government, business, and advocacy to address critical policy issues affecting minority communities. Learn more at: https://fsicoalition.org/minority-policy-summit-2025