Road to Wealth

Developing Financial Empowerment in Underserved Communities

With our Road to Wealth initiatives, we seek to create parity for those who want to become empowered. Financial literacy is a prerequisite to building wealth. Our initiatives support African American and Latino families who suffer disproportionately from economic disparity, which is frequently exacerbated by a lack of financial skills, making economic progress even more challenging.

Road to Wealth series on radio
Road to Wealth guests on PBS television

 

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. It is the only thing that ever has.

 

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HISTORY MAKERS

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  • Rev. Henry Soles

    Chicago Bulls senior chaplain; associate minister, DuPage County A.M.E. Church (Lisle, IL); corporate consultant, Chicago-based Owens Group; has been an award-winning editor, journalist for New York City daily newspaper, and TV personality as host of Emmy-nominated talk show; founding board chairman, DuPage County Housing Association. for low- and moderate-income persons.

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Tavis Smiley Books The Covenant with Black America

This New York Times #1 Best Seller is a rich collection of essays that plot a course for African Americans, explaining how individuals and households can make changes that will immediately improve their circumstances.

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