In collaboration with Whatcom Asset Building Coalition and Opportunity Council, United Way of Whatcom County is sponsoring a 4-part lecture series in the significant barriers that people of color face when it comes to financial stability and how our systems have been designed to hold certain groups, particularly Black Americans, back. The final session in the series covers the history of women in finance and reveals the specific roadblocks women face in this area.
The virtual lectures are led by Tori Mansfield from Next Gen Personal Finance. They are very interactive and eye-opening and are best attended live.
Tuesday, July 20 at 2PM – History of Racism in Banking
Tuesday, August 3 at 2PM – History of Racism in Housing
Tuesday, August 17 at 2PM – History of Women in Finance
You can find more information about these sessions on our blog, including registration links for the session.
We hope you can join us!
With information changing rapidly, it can be hard to feel like you’re up to date. Here are some resources to help:
Community Resources available during COVID-19
Whatcom Food Bank Resources - Food and Meal Resource Guide
Puget Sound Energy Bill Pay Assistance
Tax Preparation Resources for Whatcom County Residents
Whatcom County Health Department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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