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

Gavin Lewis, BlackRock Managing Director, and co-founder of the #Talkaboutblack movement, explores the origins of the racial wealth gap and its impact on the Black community in his book, The Opportunity Index. He offers a blueprint for businesses and individuals to understand the risks and opportunities presented by inequality and calls for urgent action. The book also presents a root cause-oriented and solutions-focused exploration of the racial wealth gap and its role in social, health, and opportunity inequality.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

In his groundbreaking book, The Opportunity Index, BlackRock Managing Director and co-founder of the #Talkaboutblack movement, Gavin Lewis, delves deep into the origins of the racial wealth gap and its profound impact on the Black community today. Through a personal and poignant narrative, Lewis weaves together some of the most disruptive events of our time, offering a comprehensive blueprint for businesses and individuals to understand the risks and opportunities posed by inequality. He also calls for urgent action to address this pressing issue.

The Opportunity Index goes beyond the typical workplace discourse, offering a root cause-oriented and solutions-focused exploration of the racial wealth gap and its role in social, health, and opportunity inequality. Lewis provides a unique perspective that goes beyond the confines of the corporate world, delving into the deeper truths about society and the role of capitalism. He draws valuable lessons from the #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, and climate change movements, showcasing how these movements provide case studies for real and lasting change.

In addition to its insightful analysis, The Opportunity Index offers an eye-opening treatment of what equity and access mean in the context of international finance. Lewis sheds light on the challenges faced by the Black community in accessing financial resources and opportunities, and he proposes innovative solutions to address these disparities. This book is a must-read for finance professionals, business leaders, educators, academics, community leaders, diversity, equity, and inclusion experts, as well as anyone who is passionate about promoting racial, social, and economic fairness around the world.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 160 x 237 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119840763