Black Americans for Change
Why We Exist
Black Americans for Change was founded in response to persistent economic disparities, underinvestment, and barriers that continue to impact Black communities across the United States. We believe communities become stronger when people understand their collective power and work together toward shared progress.
Our Mission in Action
Economic Empowerment
Encouraging financial literacy, entrepreneurship, ownership, and strategic spending.
Civic Awareness
Promoting education around voting, leadership, policy, and community participation.
Community Unity
Bringing together individuals, organizations, churches, and leaders around common goals.
Generational Wealth
Supporting long-term strategies that create opportunity for future generations.
Our Commitment
We are committed to building pathways that increase opportunity, strengthen families, support businesses, and inspire future leaders.
Leadership
John Coleman (President)
John Coleman is the founding principal of Black Americans for Change, a 501c (3) incorporated in June 2025. He is the Financial Secretary and board member for The Brotherhood of Forerunners where mentoring young adult males is a primary objective. John has over 40 years of financial management and business development experience. His expertise includes investments, income tax and lending services to small businesses and individuals. John is an advocate for empowering his community to create economic power through supporting and creating Black owned businesses, he participated in the October 1995 Million Man March in Washington DC with an estimated 1million other African American men from across the country.
Dr. Pamela Blake Coleman (Vice President)
Former Chief Operating Officer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Saint Lucie County and previous Vice President at Indian River State College, FL with 30+ years of leadership experience expanding across K-12, higher education, proprietary education and the non-profit sector. From Philadelphia, PA and later residing on Chicago’s south side, Dr. Coleman participated in civil rights protests as a child and attended regular programs at Operation PUSH (now the Rainbow PUSH Coalition) in Chicago. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and serves as a mentor to many youth and young adults. Dr. Coleman is deeply committed to the economic empowerment of Black Americans.
Economic Power
Why It Matters
Black Americans represent one of the most significant consumer groups in the United States, with estimated annual purchasing power between $1.8 trillion and $2 trillion.
With approximately 48.3 million people nationwide, the community holds substantial economic and civic influence.
78-Day Economic Initiative
Black Americans for Change promotes a coordinated Buycott or economic initiative designed to demonstrate the power of collective consumer decisions while encouraging support for businesses aligned with community values.
Projected Economic Influence
When communities act together with purpose, even small individual decisions can create significant collective impact. The following projections illustrate the estimated economic influence generated through coordinated participation over time.
The Numbers Show Our Power
Annual Total Potential Influence
$427.4 Billion
This projection demonstrates the potential strength of coordinated economic awareness and collective consumer decisions when communities move together strategically.
Why It Matters
Economic influence extends beyond spending alone. It can help encourage:
- Greater investment in underserved communities
- Increased support for Black-owned businesses
- Stronger awareness of consumer impact
- More intentional financial decision-making
- Long-term community development strategies
Collective Spending Creates Visibility
When communities make intentional economic choices together, markets notice. Coordinated consumer behavior can bring greater visibility to the priorities, needs, and values of Black communities.
Small Decisions Become Major Impact
Meaningful change does not always require massive individual contributions. Millions of everyday purchasing decisions, when aligned around common goals, can create substantial collective influence over time.
Economic Power Supports Future Growth
Strategic spending can help strengthen local businesses, encourage entrepreneurship, and create pathways for long-term investment that benefit future generations.