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Explore a critical dialogue on building an inclusive and equitable economy in this 1 hour 27 minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute. Examine the challenges faced by low-income residents across rural, urban, and suburban communities, with a focus on the steeper climb for African-American and Latino families. Delve into issues such as increasing wealth gaps, rising rents, stagnant wages, police brutality, racial tensions, and gentrification. Discover strategic opportunities and cutting-edge approaches to ensure economic resilience in low-income and working-class communities. Learn about the role of philanthropy in supporting sustainable economic development through business acceleration, equitable economic growth, and improved job quality and career pathways. Gain insights from a panel of experts including Nwamaka Agbo, Denise Fairchild, Jose Garcia, Dennis Quirin, and Ed Whitfield as they discuss strategies for building a more inclusive and equitable economy in the face of current political realities.
