The people she meets prove how the stories we tell ourselves about race and belonging influence the policies that determine our shared economic future. An expert in economic policy, McGhee draws lessons both from her work at a think tank and from her travels around the country talking to everyday Americans fighting for a more just and inclusive society. She offers hope and real solutions so we can all prosper. McGhee examines how damaging racism is, not only to people of color but also to white people. McGhee believes that all people, of all ages and all backgrounds, need to rethink their attitude toward race and strive together to create opportunities that benefit everyone. The future can be prosperous for everyone, but only if we address the problems of racial and economic inequality. A groundbreaking call to action that examines how racism affects and harms all of us and how we need to face it head-on, together. The New York Times bestseller, now adapted for a new generation of young readers, leaders, thinkers, and activists. McGhee holds a BA in American studies from Yale University and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. She now chairs the board of Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. The former president of the inequality-focused think tank Demos, McGhee has drafted legislation, testified before Congress, and contributed regularly to news shows, including NBC’s Meet the Press. Heather McGhee is an expert in economic and social policy. Join Heather McGhee to discuss “The Sum of Us.”

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