This week on Pause for a Moment, we’re exploring the power and influence of Black consumers in 2025. For decades, Black culture has shaped global industries. From fashion and music to beauty and tech, driving trends and fueling billion-dollar markets. But while brands profit from this influence, many fall short when it comes to reinvesting in the communities that sustain them.

With Black spending power on the rise, how are consumers using their influence to hold corporations accountable? From the success of Black-owned brands to the fight for proper recognition and investment, we’ll break down the numbers, the challenges, and the shifting landscape of economic power.