Solving the World’s Hardest Problems with Mellody Hobson: Closing

Solving the World’s Hardest Problems with Mellody Hobson: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap

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Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments — created Ariel Alternatives, the first private equity subsidiary of the 40-year-old investment firm, alongside its current CEO Les Brun. On this Smart Women, Smart Power episode, Mellody joins Dr. Kathleen McInnis for a discussion on how she strives to close the racial wealth gap and create a better public understanding of financial literacy. This episode is made possible through general support to Smart Women, Smart Power.

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