A new comprehensive report found that many disparities continue to affect the city’s Black community.
Another stark contrast is apparent in business ownership. Black-owned businesses only make upof employer firms — businesses with multiple employees — in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area. White-owned businesses make upThe report does cite a lack of local quantitative data on this topic, but notes that local interviews and focus groups conducted for the report cited a number of other barriers, including poor access to credit and capital, as a barrier to business expansion.
SAAFdn has contributed $14 million into programs on education, economic opportunities and social justice.Advocates say more can be done to help San Antonio address these inequities. They include: Invest in public defense to ensure those unable to retain counsel receive equal representation within the criminal justice system.
Create more opportunities for Black students to access Advanced Placement courses and gifted and talented programs.
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