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Venture Series Part 2: Black Venture Capitalism Panel
Join the Seattle King County NAACP in a discussion with Martina Edwards and Ron Howell. This conversation will center on the experience and voices of Black experts with deep experience in Venture Capitalism as we hear about the challenges, opportunities, and innovations happening in the industry.

NAACP Student Opportunity: Pacific Coast Banking School Information Session
January 18, 2022

​The NAACP Alaska, Oregon, and Washington Regional Conference (NAACP-AOW) is excited to work in partnership with Pacific Coast Banking School (PCBS) and the Washington Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) to expand educational opportunities for individuals working in community banking spaces. This unique opportunity enables five candidates currently working in community lending, finance, investment, or similar organizations, the chance to attend PCBS and grow their careers at this premier institution.

Venture Series: Black Venture Capitalism and the American Economy 
​November 17, 2021

In the first video of this series, host Lloyd V. Dees explores the fundamentals of venture capitalism and the important role it plays in the American economy. We learn how the funding gap for Black Entrepreneurs perpetuates the wealth gap, and strategies to reimagine the system. ​
From Here to Equality - A Conversation about Reparations and Economic Racism
October 7, 2021
Dr. Darity and Ms. Mullen look both to the past and present to measure inequalities borne of white supremacy on Black economic well-being and explore the historical impacts of slavery, Jim Crow, and modern-day discrimination to make a comprehensive case for economic reparations for US descendants of slavery. During their discussion on October 7th, they discuss current events and share their ideas about the importance of a federal-level reparations program based on four pillars: eligibility, addressing and correcting the racial wealth gap, direct payments, facilitated by the federal government.

Exploring the Wealth Gap - NAACP Economic Development
July 21, 2021

NAACP Life Members and Economic Development Committee Members Dr. Leon “Skip” Rowland and Glenn Gregory shared their expertise about building and transferring wealth in pursuit of the Black community’s economic survival. The purpose of their presentation is to shift thought from an exclusive focus on “anti-poverty and jobs,” to one that includes “building and protecting wealth.” This session is a must-watch to understand economic equity and the work the NAACP will need to embark on to achieve it. ​

Solutions for Narrowing the Wealth Gap - Guest Speaker with Algonquin Group
June 17, 2021


​Sarah Solomon, Chair of the Economic Development Committee in the Seattle-King County Branch of the NAACP came to the Algonquin Group’s June 2021 session sharing survey research her Committee gathered to understand the demographics, needs, and wants of local NAACP members regarding economic development activities. This research will aid in the development of future programming that maximizes member participation. You can view the recording here.

Seattle King County NAACP

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"Regardless of form, prejudice backed by power deprives another person of his or her rights."
MUHAMMAD ALI, 1996
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      • NAACP in the News
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