Can We Close The $2.3 Trillion Economic Gap For Black Women?
In this episode of “Inclusion Unscripted” with host Margaret Spence, the economic impact of Black Women is explored. The discussion is fueled by a recent article on Black Women’s hair, which sparked a conversation about the economic challenges they face. The episode delves into Economics 101 for women of color, shedding light on how they are held back and the implications this has on society.
The Economic Power of Black Women is Undervalued
The episode highlights a shocking statistic from a Market Watch opinion piece: closing key racial gaps in wages, education, housing, and investment for Black Americans earlier could have added $16 trillion to the U.S. economy. Additionally, racial income inequities cost the U.S. economy approximately $2.3 trillion annually. What is the economic power of Black Women? How do we empower our impact?
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This episode of “Inclusion Unscripted” is sponsored by The Inclusion Learning Lab and features intro music by Tape Machine from Canva Pro’s Epidemic Sound collection.
Focus: The Economic Power of Black Women
