Join host Dr. Janelle Williams, CEO and Co-Founder of Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative (AWBI), and guest Dr. Alex Camardelle, AWBI VP of Research and Policy, as they delve into the concept of Black wealth and its significance for the Black community. In this thought-provoking episode of Black Wealth Unlocked, the Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative's groundbreaking podcast, they explore how wealth equates to freedom and liberation, along with the impact of economic insecurity on mental health and life expectancy. With a focus on entrepreneurship, homeownership, health, civic infrastructure, and the environment, AWBI aims to dismantle systemic racism and empower individuals to live freely. They discuss the role of policy and research in transforming the economic landscape and protecting democracy, emphasizing the need for race explicit solutions to combat historic discrimination. Janelle and Alex also explore the dynamic and diverse meaning of Black wealth, and how it is vital to create better outcomes for Black communities. Through this episode, discover how Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative is working towards building Black wealth by amplifying community voices, challenging policymakers and philanthropists, and rewriting existing practices. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube as Black Wealth Unlocked brings you another captivating episode centered around building Black wealth and rewriting the narrative of racial injustice.Connect with Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative: Website: https://www.atlantawealthbuilding.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlawbi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATLAWBI/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7jJbcsbCLdS_LaFMKleYxw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awbi Audio & Video Production by Adode Media www.adodemedia.com