West Virginia (WOAY) Financial empowerment is about gaining the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take control of your money, leading to greater stability, less stress, and a stronger sense of well-being.
This April, in honor of Financial Empowerment Month, the NAACP’s Center for Opportunity, Race and Justice is offering tools, education, and resources to help individuals build toward generational wealth.
The events are open to the public and designed to spark meaningful conversations around financial equity.
Organizers say the challenge is clear as the American dream remains out of reach for many.
Research shows long-standing disparities, rooted in discriminatory policies and historic disinvestment, continue to impact communities of color.
On average, white families earn significantly more than Black families, and gaps in homeownership, employment, and access to affordable housing persist.
Advocates say closing those wage gaps, especially for Black-owned businesses, could generate hundreds of billions of dollars for the U.S. economy.
The NAACP says economic equity is essential to achieving broader racial equity, ensuring Black Americans can fully participate not just as workers and consumers, but as business owners with equal access to opportunity.
The organization is focusing on economic inclusion, support for Black workers and entrepreneurs, and policies aimed at closing the racial wealth gap.
In partnership with Hello Alice, the NAACP is also working to expand access to funding, networks, and resources for Black business owners, especially after a sharp decline in Black-owned businesses during the pandemic.
Leaders say building a more inclusive economy will take bold policy solutions and continued collaboration across communities.
For more information on upcoming events, you can visit the NAACP.org.
