The Cash Catalyst program brings 55 residents of the Greater New Haven area between the ages of18 and 30 together for capital and financial education. Cash Catalyst is not just about direct cash; it’s about encouraging participants to approach moneyfrom a new perspective.| Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy
By Alex Camardelle | September 2025 This summer, I became a father for the first time. Holding my newborn son, I felt joy, hope, and a deep sense of responsibility. I thought about the world he’s inheriting, and a stark truth hit me: not every child starts life with the same financial foundation. Some are born with college funds or ... Read More The post Bonds for Every Baby: A New Dad’s Vision for Georgia’s Future appeared first on Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy.| Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy
by Rose Francois | June 13, 2025 “Our nation is now so rich, so productive, that the continuation of persistent poverty is incendiary because the poor cannot rationalize their deprivation.” – Dr. Martin Luther King In the richest land on Earth, America, there is a great deal of talk about the causes of poverty, childhood hunger, economic injustice, and the ... Read More The post Investing in the Future of Massachusetts appeared first on Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy.| Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy
by Michael E. Collins, Jr. | June 13, 2025 Each year, as Juneteenth approaches, I find myself reflecting on what freedom means in practice. Freedom is not just a moment in history or a celebration. It’s a call to action. A reminder that economic freedom must be part of the conversation if we’re truly committed to liberation. Baby Bonds offer ... Read More The post A Promise Worth Keeping: Why Baby Bonds Matter More Than Ever appeared first on Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy.| Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy
by Erick Russell, Connecticut State Treasurer | June 13, 2025 Two years ago, Connecticut made history by launching the nation’s first statewide Baby Bonds program, a major step toward alleviating the state’s extraordinary wealth gap. As we mark the second anniversary of CT Baby Bonds, we celebrate the lives already touched by the program and the tens of thousands more ... Read More The post Connecticut Baby Bonds is Two! appeared first on Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy.| Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy
