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Solving the World’s Hardest Problems with Mellody Hobson: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap

August 28, 2024 • 10:00 – 10:30 am EDT

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Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments — created Ariel Alternatives, the first private equity subsidiary of the 40-year-old investment firm, alongside its current CEO Les Brun. On this Smart Women, Smart Power episode, Mellody joins Dr. Kathleen McInnis for a discussion on how she strives to close the racial wealth gap and create a better public understanding of financial literacy.

This episode is made possible through general support to Smart Women, Smart Power.

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Defense and Security, Gender and International Security, Economic Security, and Gender, Youth, and Diversity

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Kathleen Mcinnis

Kathleen McInnis

Director, Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
Mellody Hobson

Mellody Hobson

Co-CEO and President, Ariel Investments; and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ariel Investment Trusts

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