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Samantha Tweedy

Season 5 Episode 521 | 27m 39s

Samantha Tweedy, CEO of the Black Economic Alliance (BAE), joins Dr. Chavis to discuss the powerful coalition of Black business leaders and allies working to accelerate economic progress within the Black community. Tweedy emphasizes advancing policy solutions to enhance work opportunities, increase wages, and build generational wealth for African Americans.

Aired: 10/03/24 | Expires: 10/03/25
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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