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by Powers Investments Management, LLC January 20, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

More Than Numbers: The Real Story Behind Education and Wealth Gaps Between Black and White Americans

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog and does not provide specific investment recommendations.     Math {1+1 =2 > 1}   Why the Education and Wealth Gaps Between Blacks and Whites Remain Constant for Generations The persistent gaps in education and wealth between Black and White Americans often stir debates about systemic inequality, historical injustices, and government policy—however, slavery ended ~160 years ago. Jim Crow segregation ended in 1965. ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC June 8, 2020
FINANCIAL LITERACY , INVESTMENTS

MISSING IN ACTION BLACK FATHERS AND RACIAL INEQUALITIES

This has been a tough week.  Peaceful protestors; Criminals looting and damaging businesses and properties; Two Police officers killed, and hundreds wounded; Social media overflowing with words, pictures, slogans.  So far, the only solution I have heard widely articulated is defund the Police. IF BLACK LIVES MATTER, DEFUNDING THE POLICE IS THE WORSE IDEA I HAVE HEARD THIS WEEK Chicago demonstrates the results when you inadequately fund the Police.  Chicago’s ratio of Police ...

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