Renowned labor economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux joins Dr. Vanessa Weaver to discuss the black wealth gap—its origins, common misconceptions, and the role of Corporate America and “extraneous infusion” in closing the gap.

 In this Episode

• Black female economic trailblazers
• The impact of COVID-19 on Black wealth
• Black American’s economic history and the role of racism in creating a wealth gap
• The role of Corporate America and “extraneous infusion” in closing the wealth gap
• How the racial wealth gap impacts society overall
• Recommendations for addressing the racial wealth gap and building Black wealth

Resources

Dr. Julianne Malveaux
Dr. Vanessa Weaver
Alignment Strategies
Wall Street, Main Street and the Side Street: A Mad Economist Takes a Stroll
Working While Black: The Black Person’s Guide to Success in the White Workplace
Surviving and Thriving: 365 Facts in Black Economic History
The Economic Impact of Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
Maggie Lena Walker 

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