The Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality
Sustainable, Economic Change For All
The American College Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality® is focused on diversifying financial services and narrowing the wealth gap in underserved communities.
Your Growth Opportunity
Apply for the 2025 NextGen Program
The Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality’s NexGen Program is an opportunity for Black, African American, and DEI-committed students to attend The College’s annual Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP) at no cost. Program slots are limited, so apply now!
EMPOWER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
Research Designed to Make a Difference
Our Black Women, Trust and the Financial Services Industry study highlights how the financial industry can truly connect with Black women.
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Scholarships
Discover how we support diversifying the industry with scholarships to our leading programs.
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Black Executive Leadership Program
Learn about the leadership program nominated for a 2022 WealthManagement.com Wealthie.
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Know Yourself, Grow Your Wealth®
Explore a unique “moments that matter” financial wellness program embedded in communities.
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Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP)
The nation’s premier professional development conference for Black and African American financial professionals.
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Insights
Black History is America’s History
As we celebrate Black History Month, we have an opportunity to reflect on the history and future of representation in financial services.
February 20, 2025
Insights
2025 Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality NextGen Program
The NexGen Program is an opportunity for Black, African American, and DEI-committed students to attend the Conference of African American Financial Professionals (CAAFP).
January 13, 2025
Podcasts
How Diversity Enhances Financial Services
With Hispanic Heritage Month taking place through September and October, we’re taking this opportunity to explore diverse communities and how financial professionals can better meet their needs.
October 14, 2024
Podcasts
Shares: Expanding the Reach of Financial Services
College President and CEO George Nichols III, CAP® has held many roles and faced many challenges throughout his career – and all have worked to enhance his vision for how the financial services…
September 16, 2024
Insights
Steps to Strengthen Our Alumni Network
Picture this: a gathering of brilliant minds and accomplished individuals, each with their own unique journey, reconnecting with old friends or making new acquaintances.
September 09, 2024
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Your contributions show your commitment to narrowing the wealth gap, uplifting underserved communities, and supporting the financial services professionals who will serve those communities for generations to come.
Our Partners in Philanthropy
National Strategic Philanthropic Partners
National Philanthropic Partners
1 McKinsey & Company. The economic impact of closing the racial wealth gap. 08/13/2019.
2 Citi. Closing the racial inequality gaps. 09/01/2020.