The City University of New York (CUNY) and JPMorgan Chase held a seminar on the intersection of hip-hop and finance to educate students about money management and wealth creation.
City University of New York (CUNY) and JPMorgan Chase held a Financial Health Summit on Tuesday at Medgar Evers College, the intersection of hip-hop and finance, to educate students about money management and wealth creation.
The summit featured a panel discussion with Brooklyn-based business leaders and entrepreneurs, including video game champion and Hot 97 radio personality Gerald “Hip-Hop Gamer” Williams, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. Representatives also attended classes at Medgar Evers College, providing financial education on topics such as budgeting and savings. It also helps build trust, according to the press release.
The summit is part of an ongoing collaboration between Medgar Evers College and JPMorgan Chase, which last year launched a financial health initiative aimed at improving students’ money management skills, improving credit building and preventing fraud. Launched a partnership. The two organizations have hosted a series of workshops for students focused on these goals.
“As a public university that provides transformative economic outcomes for our graduates, it is essential that we equip our students with the financial knowledge they need,” said City University of New York President Felix V. Matos Rodriguez.
Medgar Evers College President Patricia Ramsey said the session was “transformative” and would benefit students and underserved communities.
“Financial health education is a critical component of community empowerment, and we are proud to partner with Medgar Evers College to share our expertise. We look forward to further supporting Brooklyn through our new 1.6-mile community center branch,” said Nicole King, executive director of community and business development for JPMorgan Chase.
