Prior to the life-altering appearance of the coronavirus, most small businesses reported being in “good shape,” with 73% reporting good or stable financial health. However, depending on the race or ethnicity of the owner, the financial health of these businesses varied greatly.

For too long, the United States has refused to support children and families, significantly underinvesting in child care and early education, hamstringing our economy, and making it harder for parents to work.

COVID-19 has been a disaster. Communities across the country, from Columbus, Georgia, to Costa Mesa, California, have mourned the loss of over half a million loved ones. Our economy shed millions of jobs, and families’ budgets have been stretched thin.