The 10 Sectors
Measuring progress across every dimension of American opportunity.
Our Standard
No narrative without evidence. No progress without data. No promise without delivery.
1. Faith & Church Community
Converting inspiration into measurable impact through service, programming, and resource deployment.
Key Metrics:
- Community program reach
- Service hours delivered
- Resource allocation to equity initiatives
2. Education (K-12, HBCUs, UNCF)
Ensuring every student has access to quality education and pathways to success.
Key Metrics:
- Graduation rates
- College readiness scores
- HBCU enrollment and completion
3. Legacy Institutions (NAACP, Divine Nine, National Urban League)
Measuring whether historic Black institutions are converting trust and membership into measurable community outcomes.
Key Metrics:
- Members with documented outcomes
- Annual dollars deployed to impact
- Verified participation rate
4. Safety, Crime & Justice
Tracking whether communities are becoming safer and fairer through policing, courts, and incarceration outcomes.
Key Metrics:
- Violent crime rate per 100,000 residents
- Arrest-to-conviction disparity by race
- Trust in local justice systems
5. Entrepreneurship & Business
Building pathways to business ownership, capital access, and economic independence.
Key Metrics:
- New business formations
- Access to capital and loans
- Business survival rates
6. Health & Wellness & Environment
Reducing disparities in healthcare access, outcomes, and mental health support.
Key Metrics:
- Healthcare access rates
- Maternal and infant health outcomes
- Mental health service availability
7. Arts & Culture & Media
Investing in creative expression, cultural preservation, and economic opportunity through the arts.
Key Metrics:
- Arts funding allocation
- Cultural institutions supported
- Artist employment and income
8. Civic Engagement
Expanding democratic participation through voting, advocacy, and representation.
Key Metrics:
- Voter registration and turnout
- Representation in elected office
- Community organizing impact
9. Technology
Closing the digital divide through access, skills training, and innovation opportunities.
Key Metrics:
- Broadband access rates
- Tech workforce representation
- Digital literacy programs
10. Employment & Job Opportunities
Evaluating access to stable, upward-moving work with wages, benefits, and pathways to ownership.
Key Metrics:
- Employment-to-population ratio (ages 25–54)
- Workers earning a living wage with benefits
- Median wage growth compared to inflation
Ready to Track Progress?
Use the Community Scorecard to grade your community’s performance in all 10 sectors.