Description
Book SynopsisA bold and fresh perspective unravelling the economics of racial inequality
In The Opportunity Index, BlackRock Managing Director and co-founder of the #Talkaboutblack movement, Gavin Lewis, skillfully plots the origins of the racial wealth gap and its impact on the inequalities faced by the Black community today. Weaving a personal and at times moving narrative through some of the most disruptive events of our time, he offers a blueprint for businesses and individuals to understand the risks and opportunities presented by inequality and issues an urgent call to action.
The Opportunity Index also presents:
- A root cause-oriented and solutions-focused exploration of the racial wealth gap and its role in social, health, and opportunity inequality
- A perspective that moves beyond the typical workplace discussion to explore the deeper truths about society and the role of capitalism
- The lessons learned from the #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
Prologue xxi
Chapter 1 Onion 1
Chapter 2 Six Hours 19
Chapter 3 Equity 35
Chapter 4 Horses and Sparrows 53
Chapter 5 Zero-Sum Game 73
Chapter 6 Almonds 91
Chapter 7 Vacuum 107
Chapter 8 Ghosts 121
Chapter 9 Plastic Bag 143
Chapter 10 The Opportunity Index 163
Epilogue 189
Endnotes 193
References 209
About the Author 211
Index 213
