“I don’t think you can solve anything you don’t want to talk about”: A Q&A with the co-founder of the Black Wealth Club

Why It Matters

Less access to capital and networks has held back Black communities for too long. The resulting wealth gap hurts their economic power and prospects. The Black Wealth Club offers Black professionals a path to build their social and financial wealth, and amplify their impact.

Communities of colour contribute massively to the co-operative movement. Why aren’t they recognized for it?

Why It Matters

While co-ops led by people of colour have been on the rise in the U.S., the same cannot be said for Canada, where co-ops remain mostly white, according to the experiences of people of colour. But, inclusion in the co-operative sector is vital as marginalized groups work to build economic self-sufficiency in a post-pandemic world.

Food prices are still sky-high. How are communities and community services coping?

Why It Matters

Food affordability has been a crisis on a steep incline since the start of the pandemic. Now, it’s getting even worse with inflation. While food banks, community kitchens, and other similar services have been in emergency mode, trying to survive, they’re pushing for deeper policy change that will get to the root of these issues.