Earn Your Leisure

Welcome to another impactful clip of Market Mondays! In this clip, hosts Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings sit down with Representative Bowman to discuss the stark economic disparities in one of the most diverse districts in America. This clip dives deep into crucial topics like affordable housing, black wealth creation, and reproductive rights, highlighting Representative Bowman’s insight and legislative initiatives.*Key Highlights:*- **Economic Disparities in the District**: Representative Bowman elaborates on how districts like his, encompassing both the affluent neighborhoods of Scarsdale and Rye and the economically challenged areas of Mount Vernon and South Yonkers, depict America's tale of wealth inequality. He emphasizes the close physical proximity but stark economic divide between these communities.- **Affordable Housing Crisis**: With Westchester County needing approximately 80,000 affordable housing units, Bowman discusses the legislative efforts to cap rental costs at 20% of salary. He points ou