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When Louise Story, co-author of "15 Cents on the Dollar," joins us, we pull back the veil on the stark racial economic disparities that many Black and Latino Americans face, often unseen. Our conversation is not just a litany of statistics but a mosaic of human resilience, as we share the voices of those who battle systemic obstacles daily. The story of James, who fought tooth and nail to keep his home, echoes the broader narrative of a community's struggle for equality in homeownership—a struggle that's both heartrending and inspiring.

Our exploration doesn't stop at personal anecdotes; it encompasses the extensive historical and present-day challenges that perpetuate the black-white wealth gap. From the nuances of real estate ownership to the authenticity behind black-owned businesses and the dynamics of workplace equity, we tackle it all. Story's insights, drawn from a rich tapestry of over 400 interviews, challenge us to understand the complex layers of economic inequality and, more importantly, how we, as individuals, can contribute to a more equitable future. Join us and be part of the dialogue that could ignite not just awareness but action.

Louise is a prize-winning investigative journalist who spent more than 15 years at the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, where she was the top masthead editor running coverage strategy. Her work investigating corruption led to the largest kleptocracy forfeiture in U.S. history, a scandal known as the 1MDB case. Her work during the 2008 financial crisis led to a multi-billion dollar settlement in the derivative market and to Goldman Sachs’s S.E.C. settlement. Projects she led have received honors including Emmy Awards, Pulitzer Prize finalist citations, and Online News Association awards. Louise’s film "The Kleptocrats" aired on the BBC, Apple and Amazon. She teaches about racial wealth gaps at The Yale School of Management.

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Pamela Cass is a licensed broker with Kentwood Real Estate
Natalie Davis is a licensed broker with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC