. This session aims to provide a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in maintaining and enhancing racial equity in investing, emphasizing the role of community capital and restorative strategies in this endeavor.
Highlights Include:
• An exploration of how community capital, raised from a broad cross-section of a venture’s community, plays a crucial role in supporting racially equitable investments and nurturing local economies.
• Insight into the systemic barriers affecting BIPOC entrepreneurs and the necessity of restorative investing practices in closing the racial wealth gap.
• Discussion on innovative models like Diversified Community Investment Funds (DCIF) and their impact on promoting racial equity in the investment sector.
• An examination of the current legal framework impacting racial equity investing, focusing on the need for vigilance and adaptability in response to evolving legal challenges.
