The Opportunity Index: A Solution-Based Framework to Dismantle the Racial Wealth Gap

· Gildan Media · Narrated by Diontae Black
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In The Opportunity Index, BlackRock managing director and cofounder 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; and 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.

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Rob C.
August 31, 2023
I love history so I was okay with the book. But it was more of the author's biography than a deep dive into the index mentioned in the title. The index itself isn't truly broken down until one of the last chapters.
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Gavin Lewis is an investment professional with twenty years' experience. Managing director at BlackRock and cofounder of #Talkaboutblack, Gavin sits on the board of the NFL UK Foundation, the Old Vic Theatre, and the Pensions Policy Institute. He holds a degree in history and politics from Queen Mary, University of London. Diontae Black is a young and upcoming talent. He is a graduate of Auburn University with a BA in music and a BFA in musical theater performance. In addition to performing in musicals, operas, and choral concerts, Diontae has a passion for playing video games and exploring the ever-growing world of voice-over.

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