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Centering Family Voice and Equity in the Prosperity Landscape

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

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Explore the progress and future of two-generation (2Gen) approaches to creating intergenerational cycles of opportunity in this 2-hour conference talk from The Aspen Institute. Examine the racial wealth gap as a significant barrier to equity and economic mobility in the United States. Gain insights from leading researchers and thinkers on fresh data and bold ideas for creating a 21st-century economy that works for all families. Learn about the impact of race, gender, and geography on asset-building and economic mobility. Discover how communities, systems, and families are confronting these gaps. Hear from experts on topics such as racial group status threat, the myth of racial progress, and understanding racial economic inequality. Engage with discussions on reinvesting tax cuts, innovation communities, and respecting parents in policy-making processes.

Syllabus

Introduction
Welcome
Whats Next
Footprints of Impact
Imagine
Give or Take
Ascend
Leadership
Respect for Parents
Innovation Community
Advisors
Reinvesting the Tax Cut
Brain Candy
Racial Group Status Threat
The Myth of Racial Progress
Understanding Racial Economic Inequality


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The Aspen Institute

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