Solutions for Narrowing the
Racial Wealth Gap
Sept 28, 2019 at the Washington Athletic Club
..Conference Purpose
The Algonquin Group in partnership with the Coalition for Investing in Washington Jobs (CIWJ) is hosting a one-day conference with two goals--To engage the Metro Seattle Area community in developing deeper financial literacy; and to share research and perspectives with our multi-cultural community around:
1) protecting and broadening your wealth;
2) increasing your political awareness of issues that could limit your economic well-being; and
3) empowering you to exert your agency around decisions effecting your personal economic situation.
Industry Leading Speakers
Conference Schedule
Saturday, 28 September
09:00 - 09:30
Doors open
Registration - Coffee and Light Refreshments
Saturday, 28 September
09:30 - 09:45
Welcome, Introductions & Conference Overview
Opening remarks and comments
Sessions
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Demystifying the Nature of Money
During this presentation we explore the transactional vs. foundational aspects of money and wealth and discuss solutions to reverse the trend of downward mobility among Black children
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Guest Lecture:
Mersha Baradaran
Professor Baradaran delivers our guest lecture covering the intersectionality of how structural racism within government and corporate policy-making has blocked the ability of African Americans to gain and retain wealth.
Her book, "Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap" is can be purchased at a 31% discount when you buy tickets
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The Curious Cases of Aretha & Prince
Using two of the world's most famous musician's as examples, we explore how better financial planning could have maximized not only inter-generational wealth transfer, but also their ability to promote charitable causes & civic engagement
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