The wealth gap for people of color compared to Whites is widening with each passing year. This dilemma leaves future generations of people of color with fewer assets to get ahead. In this episode, we discuss current trends for the wealth gap widening, what it means for future generations of people of color and communities they live, and possible solutions to reverse the alarming trend.
Glynn Lloyd, Executive Director of the Business Equity Initiative at Eastern Bank specializing in entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Mary Coleman, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Economic Mobility Pathways or EMPATH, a poverty disruption organization.
Teri Williams, President and Chief Operating Officer of OneUnited Bank. She’s also the Chair of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts,
Xiomara Lorenzo, Financial Wellness Advocate