The Black Dollar Leaves the Black Community in Six Hours: Why It Matters and How Technology Can Change the Cycle The phrase "the Black dollar leaves the Black community in six hours" reveals a stark reality: money spent by African Americans circulates within their communities for a far shorter time compared to other communities. While the Asian dollar circulates almost a month and the Jewish dollar about 20 days, the Black dollar's surprisingly brief journey—just six hours—signifies a deep ec...