Project Title: The Inheritance: An Examination of the Social, Political, and Economic Factors in the Creation of Black Success
Project Description: Through my project, I am examining the social, political/policy, and economic/financial factors that contribute to success and the creation of wealth within African-American communities. Using this three part framework, I will examine how the emergence of Black clubs and communal organizations helped to form social networks which elevated these communities. Additionally, I will study critical junctures in US political history like New Deal era housing policy, redlining, and mortgage and loan discrimination, to assess their influence on homeownership rates and intergenerational wealth creation. Finally, I will examine communal economic practices like financial literacy, retirement and investment programs, and Black entrepreneurship.
Most Important Accomplishment: My most important accomplishments include my White House Internship experience, my election as Chair of University Assembly, and my March 2017 and March 2020 vocal performances at Carnegie Hall.
Reflections on the College Scholar Program: I am grateful that the College Scholar Program has given me the freedom and flexibility to explore my academic interests to their fullest extent. I am continually inspired by the projects of my fellow CSP members, and am grateful to be on this journey for deeper knowledge with them.