Lobbying to Eradicate Bias to Close the Wealth Gap

Challenge

Minority businesses being perceived as inferior unless in manual labor, food service or other non-professional, “C” suite areas.

Actions

Lobbying, networking, demonstrating excellence.

Outcomes

Slow progress in changing presumed inferiority of minority business allowing for more opportunities.

Quote

The disparity in wealth is not only alarming where it stands, it’s also trending in the wrong direction. Entrepreneurship has led the path to wealth creation for those who do not inherit it. Therefore, it is imperative to do meaningful business with diverse companies. To do so, requires eliminating the automatic presumption of minority businesses as menial. Expanding access to real opportunity can create sustainable Diversity and Inclusion and so much more.

Rhonda Overby
Chairman and CEO, Camera Ready, Inc.
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