May 23, 2024
9:00am - 12:00pm
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary - Knox Room
Pittsburgh is a city of bridges, but there’s one chasm that our region still has not closed: the racial wealth gap. Massive differences exist between the average wealth of Black and white households in the United States. How did the wealth gap come to be? What’s its impact on quality of life for all our neighbors? And how can people of faith be part of the solution?
These are questions that Bread for the World’s Racial Wealth Gap Simulation seeks to explore. The simulation is an interactive experience for groups to understand how federal policies differently impacted Black and White communities. Working around tables, participants learn more about the impact of policies from Reconstruction to the present day, collecting and returning cards representing land, money, and lost opportunities. In dialogue, participants make the connection between historic events, experiences we’ve had in our own neighborhoods, and our responsibilities as Christians. The workshop then moves from learning into action as participants brainstorm practical next steps for themselves and their congregations.
A limited number of seats are still available.
Registration will close no later than May 21st at noon.