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The City Club Forum

The White Wall: How Big Finance Bankrupts Black America

Season 27 Episode 56 | 55m 53s

For Black and Brown Americans, access to capital, getting a home appraised, or even access to standard banking services can be challenging. After centuries of targeted policies that set Black and Brown Americans behind, the racial wealth gap has only grown--fueling inequities in communities of color.

Aired: 01/12/23
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Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America
Join us at the City Club as author Sarah Lewis discusses race changing in America.
Episode: S30 E35 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
2025 Law Day: Public Education and the Assault on American Democracy
Join us at the City Club as we commemorate 2025 Law Day.
Episode: S30 E34 | 56:46
Watch • 57:12
The City Club Forum
In Search of Solutions to the Challenges Facing US Immigrants and Refugees
In conversation with scholar & journalist Steven T. Savides.
Episode: S30 E32 | 57:12
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
The Second Chance Workforce: How Public Policy Can Shape Ohio’s Future
Join the City Club as we present the 2025 Charles R. See Forum on Reentry.
Episode: S30 E33 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
2025 State of the City
Join us for Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb's 4th Annual State of the City.
Episode: S30 E31 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
Guarding the Land: A Conversation with the 2024 American League Manager of the Year
Join us at the City Club as we hear from the 2024 AL Manager of the Year Stephen Vogt.
Episode: S30 E30 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
An Urban Agenda for Cleveland
Join us at the City Club as we hear from key leadership engaged in the urban agenda.
Episode: S30 E29 | 56:46
Watch • 56:40
The City Club Forum
Astronaut Sally Ride's Legacy, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Progress for Women in STEM
Join us at the City Club to learn from the life and legacy of Sally Ride.
Episode: S30 E28 | 56:40
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
The Purpose and Power of Place-based Philanthropy in Cleveland and Detroit
The Cleveland Foundation and Kresge Foundation have worked to improve the lives of residents.
Episode: S30 E27 | 56:46
Watch • 56:46
The City Club Forum
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We'll assess the state of DEI, the meaning of this moment, and the prospects for the future.
Episode: S30 E26 | 56:46