One of the long-standing effects of institutional racism in the United States has been a challenging economic outlook for the Black community. During this webinar we will explore how today’s collaborative approach to activism might prove to be a defining moment in turning the tide for Black economic futures and what roles we can play to ensure positive change.
About the presenter:
Dominic E. Watson is president of the Springfield Black Chamber of Commerce and labor lobbyist for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Watson has spent more than a decade emphasizing the importance of revitalizing the community, through economic empowerment and civic engagement. What distinguishes him apart from others in his fields of expertise are his passion and knowledge of all things community.