The Equity Blueprint: A New Strategy for Home Ownership & Wealth.
Powered by Airbnb, this forward-focused conversation at the National Action Network’s 2026 Convention brought together leaders across housing, finance, and community development to map out real pathways to ownership and generational wealth.
Moderator:
Dr. Stacie NC Grant, International President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Panelists:
Ewuniike N. Brady, Vice President, Customer Growth Segments Lead, Wells Fargo Home Lending
Rev. Dr. Adolphus C. Lacey, Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church of Brooklyn
The Hon. Mercedes Narcisse, Council Member, 46th District, New York City Council
Jamie Smarr, President & CEO, New York City Housing Partnership
Ashley Thomas III, National President, National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)
Watch the full panel on NAN’s YouTube or Facebook, and visit nanconvention2026.com to view more highlights from the 2026 Convention.
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Full circle moments hit different.
Yesterday I was brought in by @wellsfargo to attend #HBCUAwareFest… and it just so happened to be held inside Woodruff Library, a place I once spent countless hours as a student at the illustrious @cau1988 .
To return to that same space, years later, not as a student but as a creative… listening to the minds of those that shaped my reason for attending an HBCU in the first place…and then to be trusted to document a conversation centered around generational wealth, homeownership, and the power of HBCU culture — that meant something.
The panel itself was just as impactful. Hearing greats like Darryl, Tempestt, Jasmine and Ewunike reflect on how shows like A Different World and The Cosby Show shifted narratives for our community — and continue to do so was a reminder of how powerful representation is.
There was nostalgia. There was knowledge. There were beautiful, unexpected reunions.
Grateful to @wellsfargo for the opportunity, and to be in alignment with work that feels both purposeful and personal.
More of this.
Sponsor: @wellsfargo
Moderator: @leadwitheb
Panelists: @darrylmbell@tempesttbledsoe@iamjasmineguy
Honorable Mentions: @erikaalexanderthegreat@tracydotb@charlesdotb@archieclaythe3rd@delrodaily@solely.sadiq
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Step into A Different World with a conversation that’s about your real-life future.
Join us for the A Different World Tour Homeownership Panel presented by Wells Fargo, featuring original cast members Darryl Bell, Tempestt Bledsoe, and Jasmine Guy in a powerful, real talk discussion on building wealth, navigating homeownership, and creating long term financial stability.
Moderated by Ewunike Brady of Wells Fargo, this dynamic session blends culture, legacy, and practical knowledge to help you understand what it really takes to own your future.
Whether you’re a student, young professional, or planning your next move, this is the conversation you need to be in the room for. To register, visit .
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Tis the season to celebrate the gift of our partners and champions: the business luminaries who go above and beyond to lead efforts to increase homeownership in diverse communities.
To our partners at Wells Fargo, including Chuck Bishop, Ewunike Brady, Connie Wright, Darlene Goins, and Stacy Spann, we recognize, appreciate, and celebrate you! We couldn’t do what we do without you.
Today’s spotlight is on Chuck Bishop, Head of Wells Fargo Hone Lending Diverse Segments, for his extraordinary contributions across multiple HomeFree-USA initiatives.
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Day 2 of Money 4 Life delivered a game-changing session led by Nasim Al-Hakim, Senior Vice President/Community Lending Market Manager at Truist, and Ewunike Brady, Head of Home Lending for the African American Segment at Wells Fargo.
Panelists unveiled the blueprint for achieving homeownership at the age of 21, while also shedding light on the undeniable importance of starting your homeowner journey young. And guess what? HomeFree-USA is your guide on this journey.
If you are ready to transform your future, click the link in our bio link and schedule a free consultation with one of our homeownership advisors.
