As one part of their community programming, the Black Affinity Network has partnered with Generating Genius, a London-based organization that works to ensure that talented and capable students from disadvantaged backgrounds are positioned to excel in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) careers. Through this programme, local high school students have the opportunity to visit our London office for networking and career panel discussions with finance professionals, and can learn more about the annual internship partnership with WAML.

The Black Affinity Network organized a presentation on the historical importance of jazz music, led by former radio personality Bill Daughtry. Hosted from our New York office, the session shared key moments in U.S. history where jazz artists highlighted struggles of the civil rights movement through their music and used their influence to drive change.

WAML’s Black Affinity Network members and friends visited the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston for a private viewing of an exhibit, curated by local teens, that presented Black experiences through works by 20^th century artist of color. We were able to join a discussion with the teens on their selection of works and process of designing of the gallery spaces for this exhibit.

Black Affinity Network members gathered for their annual poetry reading during Black History Month to celebrate literary works and poems that honor ground-breakers and courageous innovators who have changed the world.

The ”60 Minutes Series” is a regular event designed to provide employees with greater knowledge of different departments throughout the firm. Attendees hear about a “day in the life” of various colleagues.  Most recently they heard from colleagues in Foreign Exchange Systems and Change Management.