A bold and fresh perspective unravelling the economics of racial inequality
In The Opportunity Index, BlackRock Managing Director and co-founder of the #Talkaboutblack movement, Gavin Lewis, skillfully plots the origins of the racial wealth gap and its impact on the inequalities faced by the Black community today. Weaving a personal and at times moving narrative through some of the most disruptive events of our time, he offers a blueprint for businesses and individuals to understand the risks and opportunities presented by inequality and issues an urgent call to action.
The Opportunity Index also presents: - A root cause-oriented and solutions-focused exploration of the racial wealth gap and its role in social, health, and opportunity inequality - A perspective that moves beyond the typical workplace discussion to explore the deeper truths about society and the role of capitalism - The lessons learned from the #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, and climate change movements and how these provide case studies for real and lasting change
An eye-opening and insightful treatment of what equity and access mean in the context of international finance, The Opportunity Index will earn a place in the libraries of finance professionals, business leaders, teachers, academics, community leaders, diversity, equity, and inclusion experts, and anyone else with an interest in racial, social, and economic fairness around the world.
In The Opportunity Index, BlackRock Managing Director and co-founder of the #Talkaboutblack movement, Gavin Lewis, skillfully plots the origins of the racial wealth gap and its impact on the inequalities faced by the Black community today. Weaving a personal and at times moving narrative through some of the most disruptive events of our time, he offers a blueprint for businesses and individuals to understand the risks and opportunities presented by inequality and issues an urgent call to action.
The Opportunity Index also presents: - A root cause-oriented and solutions-focused exploration of the racial wealth gap and its role in social, health, and opportunity inequality - A perspective that moves beyond the typical workplace discussion to explore the deeper truths about society and the role of capitalism - The lessons learned from the #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, and climate change movements and how these provide case studies for real and lasting change
An eye-opening and insightful treatment of what equity and access mean in the context of international finance, The Opportunity Index will earn a place in the libraries of finance professionals, business leaders, teachers, academics, community leaders, diversity, equity, and inclusion experts, and anyone else with an interest in racial, social, and economic fairness around the world.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
Prologue xxi
Chapter 1 Onion 1
Chapter 2 Six Hours 19
Chapter 3 Equity 35
Chapter 4 Horses and Sparrows 53
Chapter 5 Zero-Sum Game 73
Chapter 6 Almonds 91
Chapter 7 Vacuum 107
Chapter 8 Ghosts 121
Chapter 9 Plastic Bag 143
Chapter 10 The Opportunity Index 163
Epilogue 189
Endnotes 193
References 209
About the Author 211
Index 213
