Corporate Call to Action

Social and economic justice initiative dedicated to long-term, measurable efforts by the financial services industry to advance economic and racial equity.

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

"When our economy is generating too much inequality it will start to generate and contribute to a sense of hopelessness" explains @FordFoundation President @DarrenWalker on @Bloomberg's Quicktake. Listen here: https://t.co/OUB1vi3Dxj

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

According to @McKinsey, Black households are more likely than white households to live in urban, medically underserved food deserts, with high housing and transportation costs. Learn more: https://t.co/qLbqWpO6zK

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

"Our economy needs to generate hope because hope is the oxygen of democracy," says @FordFoundation President @DarrenWalker on @Bloomberg's Quicktake with @RenitaDYoung. Hear more: https://t.co/OUB1vi3Dxj

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

Happy #LaborDay weekend! We recognize the Black, Latino, Indigenous and immigrant workers who fought for better working conditions. We are committed to improving equity starting within the #finserv industry. Learn more about our commitments: https://t.co/Aj1JlutXuD

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

According to @McKinsey, the disproportionate representation of Black workers in low-wage occupations produces the wage gap. Learn more: https://t.co/qLbqWpO6zK

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

Thank you #bloombergblackbusinessbeat and @RenitaDYoung for holding corporate America accountable on its promises for a more racially equitable future. Listen more from @TreasurerWooden and @DarrenWalker here:

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[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Black businesses account for 2.2 million companies. Across the #finserv industry, we commit $10 billion to BIPOC owned businesses. Learn more about our commitment to support Black-owned businesses: https://t.co/Aj1JlutXuD

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

Happy #NationalBlackBusinessmonth! We recognize the #Blackownedbusinesses across the nation and are committed to increasing spend with Black-owned businesses. Learn more here: https://t.co/Aj1JlutXuD

[Renita D. Young ☀️ @RenitaDYoung]

The #bloombergblackbusinessbeat will regularly check in on #CorporateAmerica’s promises to address its role in #systemicracism. Today we hear from @TreasurerWooden and @FordFoundation Pres. @darrenwalker
Photos courtesy of Twitter and Bloomberg

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The @policylink #Blueprint lays out how brands can make effective efforts towards #WinningOnEquity as corporate leaders globally continue to strategize Corporate Racial Equity: https://t.co/8TbCLtFZq8

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

Our nation's response following George Floyd’s killing exemplified the power of organizing for change, even in a pandemic. 1 year later, our coalition of #finserv leaders organize for a #CorporateCalltoAction to catalyze sustainable change across the financial services industry.

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

We believe in an economic system that ensures equity and opportunity for ALL members of society. Our four commitments work toward just that! Read more here https://t.co/4tXziCRxam

[McKinsey & Company @McKinsey]

Black consumers continue to be underserved in areas such as food, housing, healthcare, broadband, and banking.

Here's why there’s a big market to be unearthed if companies meet the real needs of Black consumers.
https://t.co/GcQDHubqXC

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

@FordFoundation partnered with @StateStreetGA & @RRAonLeadership to look at how board members address racial and ethnic #diversity. Read more here: https://t.co/QmjU3hRYiR

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

The correct answer is... 2%! Learn more on our commitments to build a diverse talent pipeline and increase representation at https://t.co/KoNQGZ7VEF

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

TRIVIA: According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, what is the percentage of African American representation in executive/senior-level management in financial services as of 2018?
1. 2%
2. 5%
3. 9.2%

Comment below & come back tomorrow to find out!

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

TRIVIA: According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, what is the percentage of African American representation in executive/senior-level management in financial services as of 2018?
1. 2%
2. 5%
3. 9.2%

Comment below & come back tomorrow to find out!

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

@TreasurerWooden discusses the need for companies in the financial services industry to strive for a positive external impact on #equity in our communities.
Learn more: https://t.co/rIqEwTJmTg

[Corporate Call to Action @CorpCall2Action]

@TreasurerWooden discusses the #CCA's plan to internally improve #DEI within the financial services industry. Learn more: https://t.co/rIqEwTJmTg

[State Street Investment Management @StateStreetIM]

We teamed up with the @FordFoundation & @RRAonLeadership to take a deep dive into Board engagement with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at companies across the globe. Here is what we learned. #DEI #Shareworthy

[Ford Foundation @FordFoundation]

What goes on in the boardroom to address racial and ethnic #diversity? To find out,
we partnered with @StateStreetGA & @RRAonLeadership to speak with experts and a group of directors across the US & UK. Here is what we found: https://t.co/GkTANXCTGO #leadership #BoardsOfDirectors