Op-ed: Stark disparities in wealth are key in discussions on race in the United States

This article, Stark disparities in wealth are key in discussions on race in the United States, published as an op-ed piece in The Washington Post, shows how with some vision among leaders and policymakers, in addition to well-designed economic interventions, more financially fragile Americans could have a reasonable shot at the American dream.

This material was shared as part of the 2015 AFN Grantmaker Conference, which included both regional and community-based funders and thought leaders concerned about a common goal–providing individuals, families and communities with greater economic security and opportunities for growth. View all resources from this conference.

Resources Sponsors
The 2015 Grantmaker Conference was sponsored by the following: The Kresge Foundation, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, MetLife Foundation, Citi Foundation, JPMorgan Chase and Company, Thomas Family Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation.