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Demystifying

Cryptocurrency

09.16.2021 - Attorney Joseph Vincent, Principal of Joseph M. Vincent Ltd., P.C., shares details about the new global financial ecosystem being built around cryptocurrency. He not only offers insights into the demographics of crypto investors and the work of Black crypto entrepreneurs, but also explains the mechanics of the technology and how people are leveraging it for economic benefit. Ensuring the Black community understands this emerging financial system will be a key factor in narrowing the racial wealth gap.

 

Seattle-King Co. NAACP Makes Economic Development Moves

06.17.2021 - Sarah Solomon, Chair of the Seattle King County NAACP Economic Development Committee shares survey research her committee gathered to understand the demographics, needs, and wants of local NAACP members regarding economic development activities. This research will aid in the development of future programming that maximizes member participation and helps narrow the racial wealth gap.

 

The Legacy of Trauma in the Black Community

05.20.2021 - Dr. Orisade Awadola, President of the Institute of African Centered Thought, discusses the importance of mental health awareness and the legacy of trauma in the Black community and how that relates to the wealth gap today.

Estate Planning Essentials

04.15.2021 - We hosted estate planning expert TaraLynn Casperson, an attorney with Brighton Jones, who stepped us though the essentials of Estate Planning.

 

Climate Change and the Racial Wealth Gap

03.18.2021 - Ruby Love, Organization Strategist at Front and Centered, discusses the challenges and opportunities relating to climate change and its intersection with the racial wealth gap.

 Wealth Through Equitable Public Contracting

02.18.2021 - Ralph B. Ibarra, President of DiverseAmerica Network discusses public contracting by Washington State agencies and why public dollars should be returning to communities through equitable public contracting policies and practices.

'Color of Money' Guest Lecture

09.28.2019 - Professor Mehrsa Baradaran delivers the guest lecture discussing her book, "The Color of Money" and the challenges and opportunities in narrowing the racial wealth gap in America.

 

Inter-generational Wealth Transfer & Philanthropy

09.28.2019 - We explore real-life examples involving two well-known musical icons to get an inside view of how better estate planning maximizes inter-generational wealth transfer.

 Removing Taboos around the Nature of Money

09.28.2019 - Glenn Gregory, President of Obsidian Investment Advisers presents results of Focus Group sessions exploring how African American families are addressing the subject of inter-generational wealth transfer.

Lessons from the Pros

09.28.2019 - We learn from industry experts on how to leverage your brand, the basics of venture capital, and the importance of ownership in our community.

Critical Conversations on the Wealth Gap

09.28.2019 - Critical discussions around the challenges of the racial wealth gap and the different ways this gap can be addressed and narrowed.

Part 2 Q&A Session with Prof Mehrsa Baradaran

09.28.2019 - Cassandra Mitchell, VP & Corporate Responsibility officer at Key Bank, moderates a Q&A session with Mehrsa Baradaran, Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine.

Opening Remarks from Dr. Skip Rowland

09.28.2019 - Dr. Rowland gives the opening remarks for the conference and provides context for why the conference was created and outlines the learning goals for the audience.

Q&A Session with Prof Mehrsa Baradaran

09.28.2019 - Cassandra Mitchell, VP & Corporate Responsibility officer at Key Bank, moderates a Q&A session with Mehrsa Baradaran, Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine.

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