Black Power Scorecard

“A timely and essential book–not only a valuable encyclopedia of data on persistent racial gaps, but a clear and forceful analysis of what it might take to overcome them… . Arm yourself by reading Perry’s clear, accessible, and data-driven analysis.”–Richard McGahey, Forbes

“Perry reevaluates what it means for Black Americans to be empowered in this smart and revelatory study….one of the most riveting and convincing studies yet to make a case for reparations.”–Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

“Timely…. Necessary reading that offers clear and actionable ways to close the racial gap.”–Kirkus

“At a moment when our country feels divided, this book offers a powerful reminder of our shared hopes: safe neighborhoods, quality schools, and opportunities to build better lives for ourselves and our families. It challenges us to rethink what true power means–not as something hoarded, but as systems that ensure these opportunities exist for everyone, in every community.”–John Legend

“By reframing the concept of ‘wealth’ and expanding the very definition of ‘power, ’ Black Power Scorecard serves as a Black manifesto, a self-help manual, and a road map to a better future. Not only does Perry identify the symptoms of America’s most persistent social illness, he also writes a prescription.”–Michael Harriot, author of Black AF History

“Black Power Scorecard is a must-read. It is engaging, analytical, and presents common sense solutions, looking at homeownership, business creation, family formation, and geography as either forces for good, which will enhance Black self-determination and power, or as the means of stripping wealth from Black people, along with their voices and votes.”–Dorothy Brown, author of The Whiteness of Wealth

“Provides a much-needed survey of the state of Black power as we head into yet another critical moment in American politics. Through careful study and thorough research, Perry has created a blueprint for building collective power in our communities and a brighter future for the next generation.”–Kimberle Crenshaw, author of On Intersectionality

“Andre Perry’s work is that of an excavator, uncovering hidden treasures in the Black community, which include entrepreneurial potential, underappraised properties, and untapped health and vitality. In a country that once undermined Black progress at every turn, Black Power Scorecard offers a bold and optimistic vision.”–Jonathan Rothwell, author of A Republic of Equals

Andre M. Perry is the author of Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities. He is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and the director of its Center for Community Uplift as well as a professor of practice of economics at Washington University in St. Louis. He lives in Prince George’s County, Maryland.