Michael McAfee | Rewiring Corporate America To Advance Racial Equity
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many large companies made commitments to advance equity. Nearly four years later, those commitments have largely faded away – despite the strong link between equity and business outcomes, innovation, and long-term value creation. How can we urge corporate America to make racial and economic equity a foundational part of their businesses, so that all of us can prosper? Listen to Jennifer’s conversation with Michael McAfee, President and CEO of PolicyLink, about the pivotal role of corporations in promoting inclusion and key steps for embedding equity into business standards.
“The Barber of Little Rock” and One Man’s Quest to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
Join Arlo Washington for a screening of ‘The Barber of Little Rock,’ an Oscar-nominated documentary short detailing his journey from Little Rock, Arkansas, barber to founder of a visionary bank called People Trust, then listen in on a fireside chat with Arlo about closing the racial wealth gap.
Reps. Beatty and Kim Advocate for Financial Capability to Promote Economic Freedom for Americans
Today, Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced a resolution to recognize April as Financial Literacy Month to increase public awareness of the value of financial capability and the need for sound money management practices.
Mary Ellen Iskenderian | Rewiring Gender Equity Around the Globe
Financial inequity isn’t a problem unique to the U.S. – it’s a global challenge that prevents many women and their families from escaping poverty. How can we empower all women to achieve financial security? Increasing access to financial services and creating women-centered products are integral parts of the solution. Hear Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, paint a picture of the challenges facing women across the world and the unexpected solutions required to close the gender gap in financial health.
To the Women Who Came Before Me, and Those on Their Way
A personal reflection from our Senior Director, Workplace and Financial Health Equity, on the financial barriers women have endured across generations and how to break the cycle.
Motherhood Under the Poverty Line: One Woman’s Story
Best-selling author Stephanie Land used to be one of the millions of Americans living under the poverty line. Join us for an intimate look through her eyes at navigating poverty as a single mother.
Breaking Barriers to Women’s Financial Health
An examination of the state of gender equity in financial health from leaders who’ve lived it and their thoughts on solutions that could help level the financial playing field between men and women.
Advancing Racial Equity: Strategies for Financial Inclusion
Learn about financial health solutions to address the deep racial wealth gap, from targeted financial health benefits and equitable lending practices to corporate and policy initiatives.
Closing Chicago’s Financial Health Divide
The inaugural Financial Health Pulse® Chicago Report revealed how the city’s legacy of racism is impacting financial outcomes across the community. Join local leaders for a discussion on the report’s findings and the future of financial health in Chicagoland.
Nasir Qadree | Rewiring Funding for Diverse Founders
The last few years have given us a glimpse at technology’s vast potential to improve financial, physical, and mental well-being. Can it help us achieve financial health for all? Truly advancing equity through technology requires meaningfully investing in founders of color, women founders, and others who bring lived experience to tackle persistent disparities. Tune in to hear Nasir Qadree, Founder and Managing Partner of Zeal Capital Partners, share how Zeal is democratizing venture capital and what it will take to increase investment in underrepresented founders and markets.
These Black Founders Are Paving the Way Toward Equity in Financial Health
In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting three Black founders and FSL alumni who are on the forefront of racial equity in financial health.
Prudential Financial: Closing the Wealth Gap for Black and Brown Communities
Financial security should be within everyone’s reach. That’s why Prudential is doubling down on helping Black and Brown Americans achieve this goal.