The “What’s Next?” Roundtable Series are CLA-hosted discussions with community leaders that seek to answer the question “What’s next for us to eliminate institutional and systemic racism in society in the wake of George Floyd’s death?”This session, "Money Talks: Leveraging the power of business and philanthropy in pursuit of racial justice" was held online via Zoom on October 8, 2020.The Twin Cities boasts a vibrant philanthropic community, with many organizations focused on addressing racial disparities and creating more equitable communities. Added to that are numerous thriving businesses including Fortune 500 companies.What role do these important sectors play in answering calls for racial justice?How will they respond to calls for change?How do and should they intersect to create a web of support for eliminating institutional and systemic racism in society?PANELISTS:Kara Carlisle, Vice President of Programs, McKnight FoundationTrista Harris, President, FutureGoodChanda Smith Baker, Senior Vice President of Impact, Minneapolis FoundationJonathan Weinhagen, President & CEO, Minneapolis Regional ChamberMODERATOR:Amelious N. Whyte, Jr., PhD, Director of Public Engagement, College of Liberal Arts