Derek Minor Chronicles DC Capitol Hill Meeting with Ownership is the New Black Doc

Derek Minor founded Ownership is the New Black a few years back, and now the organization was recognized by some of the most important people in the U.S.

“Ownership is the New Black works to close the racial wealth gap by uplifting and amplifying stories that promote Black ownership as a lifestyle. We do this by celebrating current Black owners, educating the next generation of owners, and activating local communities,” the website reads.

So Derek Minor, Mimi McCarley, Propaganda, A.I. the Anomaly, Dee-1, Wande, Aaron Cole, Canon, Ritz McFly, Foggieraw, nobigdyl., Mike Mack, and several others made the trek to the Nation’s capital to talk about the racial wealth gap in America.

The event included several meetings with government officials and white house staff. All of the artists in attendance are business owners and/or entrepreneurs in their own right. They are examples of the equal footing they are trying to bring the rest of their communities to.

Perhaps the most powerful part of this mini-doc was Propaganda’s mom speaking about her own father and the importance these artists have on the future.

Watch Derek Minor & the rest Below:

Here was the info for the event:

At Union Stage on June 1, 2022, experience an intimate conversation between industry creatives, policymakers, celebrities, and corporate executives. They’ll examine the racial divide and propose solutions to increase Black ownership in various sectors. 7:00 pm Doors Open | 7:30 pm Event Starts

More info here.

Concert by The New Respects

Poetry by Propaganda

Panel hosted by Derek Minor with special guests…

Greg Johnson, Rockefeller Foundation
Ja’Ron Smith, Dentons Global Affairs
Nena Ugwuomo, Student Dream

Event sponsored by The Rockefeller Foundation, Heal America, The Clapham Group, Recording Industry Association of America, and Build a Better Us.

Event info here.

Ownership is the New Black works to close the racial wealth gap by uplifting and amplifying stories that promote Black ownership as a lifestyle. Check them out on @we.own.now!