WHY 440 400 EXISTS
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Acknowledging the Past. Building the Future.
America's history includes generations of economic exclusion that impacted the ability of many Black families to build and transfer wealth.
The effects of those barriers created lost legacies and wealth gaps which continue today.
440400 exists to create a pathway where voluntary investment, partnerships, giving and collective action can help address these economic disparities through measurable impact.
The Meaning Behind 440400
The Meaning Behind 440400
Why the Numbers Matter.
4 — Remember: Represents April 4, the date Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, reminding us that the work toward justice and equality continues.
40 — Recognize: Represents the promise of “40 acres and a mule,” symbolizing denied opportunities for formerly enslaved people to build generational wealth.
400 — Represent the Journey: Represents more than 400 years of history connected to the experiences, struggles, contributions, and resilience of African descendants in America.
Together, 440400 represents remembering the past, building in the present, representation of the resiliency while creating a stronger future.
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