The Crisis. The Opportunity.

Whitney M. Young, Jr.

100

What does the "M" in WMY stand for?

Moore

200

Young died after a swimming incident in a city that now has a population of 20M+ plus. It is the seventh fastest growing city in the world.

What is Lagos

300

This close friend of Whitney M. Young was the heir to one of the prominent businesses in the motor city. Young convinced this powerful CEO to hire minorities. Who is he?

Henry Ford II

400

This close friend of Whitney Young was sworn into presidency after the assassination of JFK

Who is Lyndon B. Johnson

500

This organization uses the motto: "Empowering communities. Changing lives". Whitney M. Young led this organization for two decades.

What is the National Urban League

The Crisis

100

78% of white males that enter high school (9th grade) graduate in four years. What is the percentage for african american males?

47% of black males graduate high school in four years

200

What percentage of VC backed entrepreneurs are of "African descent"

One percent (1%).

300

There are 1,426 billionaires in the world. How many are of African descent?

Four

400

Current unemployment rate is 7.3% (august 2013). What is the unemployment rate among blacks in the U.S?

Black unemployment rate is 13.1%, nearly twice the national average

500

Approximately 12%-13% of the American population is African-American. What % of the total prison population is made up of African Americans?

40%

The Opportunity

100

What is the spending power of the African-American community in the U.S?

$1 Trillion

200

This industry looks to revolutionize the way the world learns. In the first half of the year, VC's poured $1.1 billion in this fast growing sector

Education Technology

300

This retailer has opened up stores in at least three inner city locations and is looking toward this consumer demographic for growth.

Whole Foods

400

From 2002 to 2007, the number small businesses on record increased by 18%. The number of black-owned businesses increased by how much?

60%

500

This affluent black community during during the 1910s hosted a tight network of black owned businesses, service providers and infrastructure. It took one full year for a $1 to leave this community.

What is Greenwood, Tulsa Oklahoma (Black Wall Street)

Speakers / Panels

100

This speaker is a 1990 graduate of Wharton and worked on the WMY Conference as a Wharton Student. He now leads one of the largest payment processing and travel companies in the world! Who is he?

Who is Anre Williams of American Express

200

This panel is organized by a Carnegie Mellon grad and a NYU grad. It will utilize a Ted-Talk format. What is the name of this panel and who are the organizers?

What is the total leadership panel. Organizers are Omar Dione and Gena Brown

300

This panel will teach you how to develop ideas for your next business venture. It is moderated by IncubateNYC, a minority-owned business incubator. Who are the organizers of this panel?

Andrea French, Jerrod Hill

400

This panel will dive into the fast growing health & wellness sector. Speakers will include fitness entrepreneurs, physicians, and health policy experts. Who are the organizers of this panel?

Vasco & Nohemie

500

This speaker grew up in Detroit, MI. After graduating from HBS, he started Inner City Ventures alongside his professor Michael Porter. His firm now has $440 million under management

Who is Willie Woods.