Mastercard In Solidarity with Atlanta – Tackling Income Inequality

Synopsis: Atlanta is the number one city for income inequality in America. In fact, if a person is born into poverty in Atlanta, there is just a 4% chance of escaping poverty in their lifetime. The panel of prominent community leaders will discuss the intrinsic link between racial and economic inequality in Atlanta, explore the structural barriers in the financial system that prohibit economic inclusion, and outline actionable solutions to create and retain wealth in Black communities.

Speakers:

• David Tapscott, CMO, Greenwood
• Nathaniel Smith, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Partnership with Southern Equity
• Moderator: Salah Goss