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Dr. Mariko Chang discusses the racial wealth gap, educational disparities and economic security at the 2011 Color of Wealth Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.

Description:Melany Dela Cruz, Assistant Director at the Asian Pacific American Community Development Data Center at UCLA, presents her research on the racial wealth gap and economic disparities in Asian populations.

Dr. Trina Shanks, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, discusses her research findings on the racial wealth gap among families with young children at the 2011 Color of Wealth Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Trina Shanks, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, discusses her research findings on the racial wealth gap among families with young children at the 2011 Color of Wealth Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.

Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA) speaks about the importance of optimism during a period of economic disparities and the racial wealth gap. He also addresses the need for economic development in our communities at the 2011 Color of Wealth Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. Opening remarks part 2, including Q&A.

Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA) speaks about the importance of optimism during a period of economic disparities and the racial wealth gap. He also addresses the need for economic development in our communities at the 2011 Color of Wealth Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.  Opening remarks, part 1.

Meizhu Lui, Director of the Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Initiative - Insight Center, discusses closing the racial wealth gap, income security and economic health and security among people of color at the 2011 Color of Wealth Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. Welcome address Part 2.

Meizhu Lui, Director of the Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Initiative - Insight Center, discusses closing the racial wealth gap, income security and economic health and security among people of color at the 2011 Color of Wealth Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.  Welcome address part 1.

Congressman William "Lacy" Clay Jr. discusses the importance of social security policies, the retirement age for social security and economic disparity.

Social Security has kept so many people of color out of poverty. Barbara Lee addresses the issues of social security and offers ideas for the pathway out of poverty for people of color.