Racism and the Rich

What happens when wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few – and how does that shape the systems of racism and inequality we face every day?

Join Ending Racism USA for a powerful conversation with labor historian and author Sam Pizzigati, exploring the deep connections between racial injustice and economic power in America.

Drawing from his acclaimed book “The Rich Don’t Always Win: The Forgotten Triumph Over Plutocracy That Created the American Middle Class, 1900-1970,” Pizzigati will offer insights into how average Americans once overcame the dominance of the ultra-wealthy – and how those same forces have quietly returned.

We’ll examine the legacy of America’s “plutocrats,” the rise of the top 0.1%, and how economic inequality and racism are intertwined systems of oppression. This is a must-attend for anyone committed to justice, equity, and reclaiming the American dream.

Sam Pizzigati is a veteran labor journalist, an associate fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, co-editor of Inequality.org, and author. 

Ken Bedell has written a review of Pizzigati's book at “What We Can Learn From Sam Pizzigati’s Book, ‘The Rich Don’t Always Win’.” Participants do not need to read the book before attending this event.