In this broadcast, a conversation on race and wealth with Hudson, NY-natives, William "Bill" Hughes, Jr. and Jacob "Jake" Walthour, Jr. They will discuss financial options as it pertains to putting money into stocks and the introduction of cryptocurrency as the next new financial instrument, especially as the "metaverse," a hypothesized iteration of the Internet, is poised to become a reality. For those who find themselves left behind and discriminated against in America's financial system, this information is designed for everyone to take full advantage of the opportunities it may provide — a race-blind system of financial wellness. Hughes is the co-founder and chief community officer of TIVA, LLC an adult-use cannabis start-up designed to create opportunities for individuals and communities that were put at risk by the nationwide war on drugs. Walthour is Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Blueprint Capital Advisors. He has more than 30 years of experience in capital markets, investment banking, traditional and alternative asset management. Walthour manages all aspects of the firm’s business and investment activities and chairs its Investment Committee.

"Race Talks," hosted by intercultural communicator and author Kimberly Y. Erwin, provides expertise on the topic of race and ethnicity. With the national conversation in the media over racial inequity, ignorance or indifference is not a proper retreat. Erwin enjoys speaking with people from every walk of life, ethnic make-up, and varied perspectives to better instruct, engage, and inform listeners with positive and constructive conversations on all things race and ethnicity — which is very necessary to break down structural and societal racism. No topic is taboo. Here, listeners engage with the host, other expert guest educators, activists, organizers, and community members as they disseminate their knowledge (ie. varying terminologies, historical realities, and current opportunities for engagement) for a better informed, appreciative, and active local citizenry.

About the host

An educator, writer, and entrepreneur, Erwin enjoyed her studies as a Hudson High School graduate (attending her senior year at Columbia-Greene Community College) and graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta (noted the #1 Historical Black College and University by "U.S. News") where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and French. Upon receiving a Masters in Science degree from the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Intercultural Communication, Erwin ventured into the areas of international administration, multicultural leadership, and various teaching positions within the U.S. and globally.

Upon returning to Hudson Valley, Kimberly started a media company (OneUniversal Media) endeavoring to give voice to members in communities experiencing gross inequities who yearn to create common means of communicating and celebrating their identity while still challenging societal norms. Erwin is a founding member of Africa's Daughters of the Diaspora (ADD), She holds volunteer positions as a Hudson Area Library Trustee, an on-air programmer at WGXC-FM, and with the Hudson City School District (where her children's book was informed).