Wes Moore, the CEO of the Robin Hood organization, joined Errol to talk about his anti-poverty work amid a growing hunger crisis and racial wealth gap that’s been exacerbated due to the coronavirus pandemic. And as America confronts systemic racism, he discussed Robin Hood’s new efforts to fund nonprofits that have diverse leaders. He also walked Errol through his personal journey, from his Bronx and Baltimore roots to his time in the army and then serving as a White House Fellow. And he talked about his new book, “Five Days: the Fiery Reckoning of an American City,” which gives a front-row perspective of the Baltimore uprising after the 2015 death of Freddie Gray.
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NY1’s Errol Louis has been interviewing powerful politicians and cultural icons for years, but it’s when the TV cameras are turned off that things really get interesting. From career highlights, to personal moments, to stories that have never been told, join Errol each week for intimate conversations with the people who are shaping the future of New York and beyond. Listen to "You Decide with Errol Louis" every Wednesday, wherever you listen to podcasts.
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