evidence: The Opportunity Index: A Solution-Based Framework to Dismantle the Racial Wealth Gap [...] In The Opportunity Index, author Gavin Lewis - Managing Director at BlackRock and co-founder of the #TalkAboutBlack movement - carefully explains the origins of the racial wealth gap and its impact on the inequities facing the Black community today. Weaving a personal and moving narrative with a discussion of some of the most disruptive events of our time, Lewis offers a roadmap for businesses and people seeking to understand the risks presented by inequality and unlock opportunities. The world is significantly wealthier than it was 100, 50, or even 20 years ago but it is no secret that this wealth has not been distributed equally. Importantly, a racial wealth gap between Black and White communities persists, with Black people having significantly smaller net worths than their White counterparts.