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Transatlantic Roundtable: Black Equity, Wealth Creation, and Inequality Risk

24 February 2022, 2:00 pm–3:30 pm

Speakers

The creation of Black wealth has both economic and ethical imperatives. The volatile impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy has further highlighted the importance of creating resilient pathways to economic stability for individuals and communities. Yet disparities in access to capital continue to hinder the development of Black wealth in both the US and the UK.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

Abi Turner

This transatlantic panel will discuss the role that governments and policy-makers can play in providing access to capital, opportunity, and information to facilitate Black wealth creation and reduce inequalities. 

Speakers

  • Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, U.S. Representative, 8th Congressional District of New York
  • Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, U.S. Representative, U.S. Virgin Islands
  • The Rt Hon David Lammy MP FRSA, Shadow Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs and MP for Tottenham
  • Chi Onwurah MP, Shadow Minister of Science, Research, & Innovation and MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central

Moderator: Professor Keith Magee, University College London

This event is sponsored by the US Embassy, the UCL Centre on US Politics (CUSP), and the British-American Parliamentary Group.

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