The Black & Brown Wealth Gap & Financial Literacy

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Talks & Lectures

Age Group:

Adults
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Paul C. Wilusz discusses the importance of financial planning and services for future generations featuring budgeting, savings, estate planning, retirement, and much more.

This presentation will address a critical issue that demands our attention—the persistent wealth gap between Black and Brown communities and their white counterparts in the United States.

Our purpose is twofold: to shed light on the deep-rooted causes that sustain this wealth gap and to propose actionable solutions for a future of equity and prosperity."

  • Understand Historical Roots
  • Appreciate the Impact on Education
  • Recognize Employment Challenges
  • Acknowledge Housing Inequality
  • Grasp Wealth Accumulation Barriers
  • Identify Call-to-Action Strategies

paul wiluszPaul C. Wilusz obtained a BA from UCONN in Political Science, is a former elected Bloomfield, CT, Board of Education member, a former Press and Publication chairperson for the Greater Hartford NAACP and State Board member, and served as the Small Business Chairperson for Greater Hartford African Alliance. He has over 40 years experience in the financial banking business, over 15 years in teaching and training, over 20 years of work in radio and television, and an author, singer/songwriter, and producer.

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Sponsored by the Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Heritage Foundation