Sessions

While broad inequality tied to American wealth and income distribution is striking, scholars have been focusing their attention on group-based inequality, such as inequality across racial groups. This session provides a closer look at how systemic racism has contributed to the racial group-based wealth gap in the U.S. Attendees will explore how employers can positively impact the racial wealth gap to develop future top talent.

Learning Objectives: 

• Learn the scope of the racial wealth gap.
• Explore a brief history of some of the causes of the racial wealth gap.
• Learn why employers should help close the racial wealth gap.
• Learn how employers can help close the racial wealth gap.