5th Annual Mass Black Expo

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The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) is delighted to announce Andre Perry as one of our keynote speakers for our fifth annual Mass Black Expo! Register now for Mass Black Expo 2023, happening October 6-8! Mass Black Expo 2023: Building Black Wealth in the Commonwealth is a three-day, immersive experience that brings together hundreds of Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals, helping to facilitate purchasing opportunities, capacity-building resources, and enhanced skill and career advancement options. Andre M. Perry is a Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro, a scholar-in-residence at American University, and a professor of practice of economics at Washington University. A nationally known and respected commentator on race, structural inequality, and education, Perry is the author of the book “Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities,” which is currently available wherever books are sold. Perry is a regular contributor to MSNBC and has been published by numerous national media outlets, including The New York Times, The Nation, The Washington Post, TheRoot.com and CNN.com. Dr. Perry has also made appearances on HBO, CNN, PBS, National Public Radio, NBC, and ABC, discussing his research, which focuses on race and structural inequality, education, and economic inclusion. Perry’s recent scholarship at Brookings has analyzed Black-majority cities and institutions in America, focusing on valuable assets worthy of increased investment. We’re so excited to welcome him to Boston! Get your tickets now!