{"product_id":"the-opportunity-index-a-solution-based-framework-to-dismantle-the-racial-wealth-gap-hardcover","title":"The Opportunity Index: A Solution-Based Framework to Dismantle the Racial Wealth Gap - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGavin Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA bold and fresh perspective unravelling the economics of racial inequality\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Opportunity Index, \u003c\/i\u003eBlackRock 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Opportunity Index\u003c\/i\u003e also presents: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA root cause-oriented and solutions-focused exploration of the racial wealth gap and its role in social, health, and opportunity inequality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA perspective that moves beyond the typical workplace discussion to explore the deeper truths about society and the role of capitalism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe lessons learned from the #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, and climate change movements and how these provide case studies for real and lasting change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn eye-opening and insightful treatment of what equity and access mean in the context of international finance, \u003ci\u003eThe Opportunity Index \u003c\/i\u003ewill 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the world is much wealthier than it was 100, 50, or even 20 years ago, it is no secret that this wealth has not been distributed equally. Importantly, a racial wealth gap between Black and white communities persists, with Black people having significantly lower net worths than their white counterparts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Opportunity Index\u003c\/i\u003e, BlackRock Managing Director and co-founder of the #Talkaboutblack movement, Gavin Lewis, insightfully explains the origins of the racial wealth gap and its impact on the inequities facing the Black community today. He weaves a personal and moving narrative with a discussion of some of the most disruptive events of our time, offering a roadmap for businesses and people seeking to understand the risks and opportunities presented by inequality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is an urgent call to action to address the root causes of the racial wealth gap. Lewis outlines the effects of this wealth gap on society, health, and opportunity and provides actionable solutions to address them. The author's perspective goes beyond the typical workplace discussions and explores deeper truths about society and the role of capitalism in perpetuating inequality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll discover lessons from the Black Lives Matter, Me Too, and climate change movements, and how these forms of social activism can provide case studies for real and lasting change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA startlingly insightful treatment of what equity and access mean in the context of international finance at the highest levels, \u003ci\u003eThe Opportunity Index \u003c\/i\u003ewill earn a spot on the bookshelves of finance professionals, business leaders, teachers, community leaders, diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals, and anyone invested in a more fair and just world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR\u003c\/b\u003e THE OPPORTUNITY INDEX \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I've never been more desperately eager to endorse a book, yet I have never found it harder to write or articulate the actual endorsement. And there is a good reason for this: \u003ci\u003eThe Opportunity Index\u003c\/i\u003e is such a multifaceted, intellectually robust yet curious, meticulously well-researched, historically in-depth, culturally rich, and refreshingly written book that it is painfully hard to do it the justice it truly deserves.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eNELS ABBEY, writer, broadcaster, and founder of the Black Writers Guild\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The complexity of creating equal societies is tackled brilliantly by Gavin and is a must-read for those who want future generations, essentially my children and their own, to not have to be held to any different standards. \u003ci\u003eThe Opportunity Index\u003c\/i\u003e doesn't lift the lid on what causes racial discrimination (many have focused on that for years) but instead focuses on the hope left in Pandora's box with an optimism for how we move forward in tackling inequality, institutional cultural bias, and planning for a world where there is a higher standard than simply the absence of discrimination being celebrated.\" \u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eTIM CAMPBELL, MBE, BBC's\u003ci\u003e The Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e, and Business Executive\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Masterfully crisscrossing from personal narrative to the economics of racial inequality, Gavin brings us solutions for racial, social, and economic fairness around the world. \u003ci\u003eThe Opportunity Index\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for all of us, whether we're on the tube or classroom, C-Suite or in faith communities, and especially for those who believe that equality is achievable.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eREVEREND KEITH MAGEE, Professor of Cultural Justice, UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGAVIN LEWIS\u003c\/b\u003e is Managing Director at BlackRock and co-founder of the #Talkaboutblack movement which highlights the challenges Black people face in the finance industry and in society at large. He also launched the #IAM campaign and is passionate about diversifying the finance industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 x 9.26 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 22, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772734472480,"sku":"9781119840763","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bcab7a492adcf5ff79d88bd26b531786.webp?v=1780412826","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-opportunity-index-a-solution-based-framework-to-dismantle-the-racial-wealth-gap-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}