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Roots, Race & Culture

How Closing the Black Wealth Gap Helps Everyone

Preview: Season 8 Episode 1 | 30s

Black and POC communities have faced systemic financial barriers. How do we close this gap?

Black wealth means more than money; it’s access to opportunity and ability to build legacy. Historically, Black and POC communities faced systems that created a racial financial gap. Today, change is underway through banking, policy, and community efforts. Ashley D. Bell, chairman of Redemption Bank, joins Sui Lang L. Panoke, founder of Utah Women Run, to discuss the importance of closing the gap.

02/05/2026

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Roots, Race & Culture

How Closing the Black Wealth Gap Helps Everyone

Preview: Season 8 Episode 1 | 30s

Black wealth means more than money; it’s access to opportunity and ability to build legacy. Historically, Black and POC communities faced systems that created a racial financial gap. Today, change is underway through banking, policy, and community efforts. Ashley D. Bell, chairman of Redemption Bank, joins Sui Lang L. Panoke, founder of Utah Women Run, to discuss the importance of closing the gap.

02/05/2026

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