Aug. 30, 2023

A Conversation Between Friends About Race And The Power Of Relationships With Mel Gravely

A Conversation Between Friends About Race And The Power Of Relationships With Mel Gravely

On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Mel Gravely, CEO of Triversity and author of “Dear White Friend”. Mel and BJ discuss the beginnings of Triversity and Mel’s introduction into the construction industry, Mel’s book, “Dear White Friend”, and how the conversation at the intersection of business, wealth and race can strengthen relationships and improve our understanding of our teams. 


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Mel’s book, “Dear White Friend”: https://www.dearwhitefriend.com/

Chapter from Mel’s book on reparations: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:30198c6b-328f-4ed6-9775-03e8514131d2


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Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA


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