The racial wealth gap is leading to a day where the majority of Black and Latinx households are projected to have $0 in wealth. Generations of wealth stripping from and exploitation of marginalized communities – from slavery to redlining – can’t be solved with a single program, policy, or commitment to “inclusion.” This session explores a community-driven approach to wealth-building, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies, programs, and narratives. Learn from WEPOWER’s Community Wealth Building Playbook, crafted through a participatory process involving residents, leaders, and officials, offering diverse solutions grounded in community voices.
For Us, By Us: Catalyzing Capital Toward a Community Vision
Charli Cooksey
WEPOWER
Track
Capital Flows for Impact: Dialogues Around the State of Impact Investment
Format
Fireside chat (2 speakers)
Speakers
- NameCharli Cooksey
- TitleFounder and CEO
- OrganizationWEPOWER
- NameLauren Paul
- TitleVP of Strategic Alliances
- OrganizationCommon Future
Description
The racial wealth gap is leading to a day where the majority of Black and Latinx households are projected to have $0 in wealth. Generations of wealth stripping from and exploitation of marginalized communities – from slavery to redlining – can’t be solved with a single program, policy, or commitment to “inclusion.” This session explores a community-driven approach to wealth-building, emphasizing the need for inclusive policies, programs, and narratives. Learn from WEPOWER’s Community Wealth Building Playbook, crafted through a participatory process involving residents, leaders, and officials, offering diverse solutions grounded in community voices.
