Panelists discuss the State of Black America as it relates to cities. American cities have seen phenomenal growth and yet rising income inequality and a jobs crisis have left so many out, and so we have a "Tale of Two Cities." Panelists: Chanelle Hardy, Senior Vice President for Policy and Executive Director of the National Urban League Washington Bureau • Spencer Overton, Interim Pres. of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies •
Jamal Simmons, Co-Chairman of the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA)

An intergenerational dialog ensues as our esteemed panel discusses solutions and best practices for overcoming the challenges facing women of color. What is the State of Black Women? How do we improve it? Panelists: Cynthia Dinkins, MBA; President/CEO, Northern Virginia Urban League • Stefanie Brown James, Founder, Brown Girls Lead • Lauren Burke, Managing Editor, Politic365

What is the State of Black America? Dr. Valerie Rawlston Wilson Economist and Vice President of Research, National Urban League Washington Bureau answers that question as it relates to the Equality Index, a statistical analysis of progress in the areas of economics, education, health, civic engagement and social justice with a focus this year on American cities. Jeff Johnson hosts.