The U.S. is viewed as a country that allows its citizens to have the possibility of following and achieving their dreams. However, starting a business requires money, and some people do not receive the money they need due to the color of their skin.
by Nailah HerbertCapWay is a financial technology company that offers digital banking services. This means that you can access all your transaction information on the CapWay (iOS or Android) mobile app or CapWay website.
by Sheena AllenWhen it comes to the distribution of wealth among Black and Latinx people versus white people in the United States, minorities have always been neglected. The racial wealth divide is widespread and stems from hundreds of years of policies.
by Nailah HerbertThe Brookings Institution conducted an economic study to measure the impact of inequality since 1990. The study found that the U.S. missed out on $22.9 trillion in economic growth since 1990 due to inequality.
by Viviana VazquezApple employees set up a Slack channel to discuss pay equity, but the company banned the channel resulting in more controversy and tension between the company and workers.
by Nailah HerbertAugust is recognized as National Black Business Month. When you choose to spend your money with a Black-owned business, you are choosing to assist them in building generational wealth, savings, and ultimately obtaining ownership.
by Sheena AllenRedlining is a practice where mortgage lenders deny loans to people based on race or the racial makeup of their neighborhoods. The term comes from the National Housing Act of 1968 as part of the federal government's New Deal.
by Sheena AllenConversations about defunding the police have grown into a nationwide outcry after the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
by Nailah Herbert“We must face the system head-on, and make strides to change it so that we can close the economic inequality gap and defeat capitalism.”
by Nailah HerbertThe protests are calling for a change in a system that is long overdue. If you can’t physically march amongst your allies, you still have the power to evoke change using your hard-earned dollars.
by CapWay