Many African Americans have been penalized and prevented from accumulating wealth through homeownership. How do we recalibrate and create a path of wealth building?Raphael Bostic Atlanta Fed #racismandtheeconomy

While the focus may be on homeownership, it is important to that we recognize that renters are the homeowners of the future and we should include them. Atlanta Fed #racismandtheeconomy

Providing housing support for low-income families should be a priority for the Biden administration. But building more public housing is the wrong way to achieve that goal, Jenny Schuetz says. brook.gs/3ssD9PZ

“People will research about us without us.” FACTS! Thanks Dr. Bambi Hayes-Brown of Georgia ACT. Atlanta Fed #racismandtheeconomy

“Decriminalize code enforcement” “Make sure Black folks have a seat at the table, even if you have to give up your seat.” Dr, Bambi Hayes-Brown thanks for speaking truth to power. Atlanta Fed @racismandtheeconomy

This week we are focusing on the topic of reparations. We will unpack what reparations mean as a critical tool toward creating a more equitable society by repairing the forced economic disadvantage of Black Americans caused by systemic racism and violence. #ywcaequitychallenge

There’s a fire Black-Owned Spot in Richmond called Urban Hang Suite. Do yourself a favor and go if you haven’t already

Our friends ⁦Living Cities⁩ released a case study highlighting our work to create our Office of Community Wealth Building.  Read our full featured story: livingcities.org/resources/inst… ⁦OCWB⁩ #equity #OCWB #RVA

Join Evette Roots with the Office of Community Wealth Building as she shares the basics of money management. Follow the link to register: bit.ly/REGISTERBUDGET…

When I was Mayor, We gave money to people and they spent it like you and I spend money, because people are people. The reason why that’s shocking for some is because of the way class and race intersect in our country. We need a guaranteed income.

Today at 12 PM, I’ll be having a virtual discussion with Camille Busette on how the middle class can be supported at the federal level. I hope you can tune in.

Thank you Senator Mark Warner for sharing your thoughts today on the status of work and a new social contract. #Brookins #Middleclassmonitor

We are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Richmond’s Anti-poverty Commission Report. Thank you Thad Williamson Ellen Robertson and Dwight Jones for your vision. #OCWB

Click here for the Complete OCWB Current Company Openings List OCWB List of Current Company Openings tiny.cc/OCWBList #OCWB

In February, Virginia declared racism a public health crisis. On Friday @delegateaird who sponsored the resolution, will join a webinar with Voices for Virginia's Children, Cynthia Hudson, and Tina Stevens to discuss what the resolution means for Virginia. Register to attend: ow.ly/2oWG50EoEdo

Reynolds Alert - Power outage at Parham Road Campus. Dominion Power onsite for emergency repairs.

.Richmond City Treasurer will host a Financial Literacy Fair tomorrow, Tuesday, April 20th in support of #FinancialLiteracyMonth! Join for an opportunity to learn valuable information about finances during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more & register at ow.ly/2v7550Es8ka #WeAreRPS

Virginia’s minimum wage rises to $9.50 an hour on Saturday — the first increase in over a decade virginiamercury.com/2021/04/30/vir… via @mercuryvirginia

We’re making progress, but we know that $9.50 an hour is still NOT a living wage for most families. #LivingWage