In the spirit of Black History Month, earlier this month, Northwestern Mutual held its Community Conversations event at Ginny’s Supper Club at Red Rooster in Harlem. The brunch was centered on how the Black community can acquire generational wealth with proper financial guidance.

Community Conversations embodies Northwestern Mutual's efforts to "extend the conversation surrounding the topic of closing the racial wealth gap and bring the company’s unique value proposition to the community, through financial education, guidance and support."

While listening to the Rakiem Walker Project's live sounds, attendees networked while enjoying a delicious spread of food and cocktails. A primary highlight of the event was the Q&A panel which featured a wide array of experts specializing in business and real estate. The panelists included were Anthony Williams, director of Growth and Development at Northwestern Mutual; Nikoa Evans, co-founder, Strategy & Business Development at Harlem Festival of Culture; Karl Franz Williams, owner of Uncle Waithley's Beverage Company; and Katrell Lewis, 67 Orange Street and Principal at Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies.

Here are a few moments from the evening:

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Miss New York USA 2020 and philanthropist Andreia Gibau at the “Community. Image: Shawn Antoine II
Miss New York USA 2020 and philanthropist Andreia Gibau at the “Community. Image: Shawn Antoine II
Co-Founder, Strategy & Business Development at Harlem Festival of Culture, Nikoa Evans delivers insightful remarks during panel Q&A discussion at the “Community Conversations” event. February 11, 2023. Image: Shawn Antoine II
Co-Founder, Strategy & Business Development at Harlem Festival of Culture, Nikoa Evans delivers insightful remarks during panel Q&A discussion at the “Community Conversations” event. February 11, 2023. Image: Shawn Antoine II
Speciality cocktails at the “Community Conversations” brunch and panel discussion. Image: Shawn Antoine II
Speciality cocktails at the “Community Conversations” brunch and panel discussion. Image: Shawn Antoine II
Rakiem Walker of The Rakiem Walker Project plays the saxophone during live performance at the “Community Conversations” event. Image: Shawn Antoine II
Rakiem Walker of The Rakiem Walker Project plays the saxophone during live performance at the “Community Conversations” event. Image: Shawn Antoine II
Guest enjoying the buffet spread during the event. Image: Shawn Antoine II
Guest enjoying the buffet spread during the event. Image: Shawn Antoine II
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