This is the exchange is at Goldman Sachs where we discussed developments currently shaping markets industries in, and the global economy.

I'm Jake Stewart, Global Head of Corporate Communications here at the firm.

Goldman Sachs recently announced a new investment initiative of more than $10 billion to advance

racial equity and economic opportunity by investing in black women.

Today we'll explore the topic of investing in this drastically under-invested group of people in a three-part episode.

First, we'll talk about the gaps that black women face and actions to address them,

as outlined by Giselle George Joseph and her colleagues in Goldman Sachs research

in a new report they put out entitled Black Womenomics.

After that we'll discuss the 1 million Black Women Initiative

and the firm's efforts around racial equity

with Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon

and Margaret Anado, the firm's global head of sustainability

and impact in our asset management division.

And finally, Margaret herself will speak with Melissa Bradley, an advisory council member of

the 1 million Black Woman Initiative, and managing partner

of 1863 Ventures about her personal experience as a black woman helping build communities

for entrepreneurs.

Thank you all for joining us for this conversation.

To kick us off, I'll start with Jiselle to discuss the Black Womenomics report I just mentioned.

Jiselle, welcome to the program.

Thank you so much, Jake.

So let's start with the wealth gap among black women.

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