The Opportunity Index: A Solution-Based Framework to Dismantle the Racial Wealth Gap
By Gavin Lewis
Due to be published by Wiley, March 2023
Hardcover and e-book
Priced £23.99/ US$28.99
ISBN: 9781119840763
"The complexity of creating equal societies is tackled brilliantly by Gavin and is a must-read for those who want future generations, essentially my children and their own, to not have to be held to any different standards."
-TIM CAMPBELL, MBE, BBC's The Apprentice, and Business Executive
In The Opportunity Index, author Gavin Lewis - Managing Director at BlackRock and co-founder of the #TalkAboutBlack movement - carefully explains the origins of the racial wealth gap and its impact on the inequities facing the Black community today. Weaving a personal and moving narrative with a discussion of some of the most disruptive events of our time, Lewis offers a roadmap for businesses and people seeking to understand the risks presented by inequality and unlock opportunities.
The world is significantly wealthier than it was 100, 50, or even 20 years ago but it is no secret that this wealth has not been distributed equally. Importantly, a racial wealth gap between Black and White communities persists, with Black people having significantly smaller net worths than their White counterparts.
This new book is an urgent call to action to address the root causes of this continuing wealth gap. Lewis outlines the effects it has on society, healthcare, and opportunities and provides actionable solutions to address them. Going beyond the typical workplace discussions, Lewis explores deeper truths about society and the perpetuation of inequality.
Readers will discover lessons from global movements such as #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo, and how these forms of social activism can provide case studies for real and lasting change.
An insightful treatment of what equity and access mean in the context of international finance at the highest levels, The Opportunity Index will be of interest to finance professionals, business leaders, teachers, community leaders, DE&I professionals, and anyone invested in a more fair and just world.
The Opportunity Index will be available wherever books and ebooks are sold
