RACIAL WEALTH GAP LEARNING SIMULATION This FREE EVENT is hosted by United in Grace Lutheran Church of Vallejo and the NAACP Vallejo Branch No. 1081. SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 2:00PM - 4:00PM LOCATION: Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum 734 Marin St. Vallejo, CA This free event is hosted by United in Grace Lutheran Church of Vallejo and the NAACP Vallejo Branch No. 1081. The Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation, developed by Bread for the World and NETWORK, is an interactive exercise that explores how 13 historical federal policies in the United States created structural inequalities that persist today. How the Simulation Works The simulation typically lasts about one hour and is designed for diverse groups, including faith organizations, schools, and nonprofits. Role Play: Participants are randomly assigned a racial identity (often different from their own) to break down personal biases and focus on structural impacts. Mechanics: Players move through a timeline of 13 federal policies. Each policy card dictates actions—gaining or losing "money," "land," or "lost opportunity" cards—based on the participant’s assigned race. Outcome: By the end, the physical distribution of cards mirrors the actual racial wealth divide in the U.S. today, where white households have significantly higher median net worth than Black households. Discussion: The session concludes with a facilitated group discussion to process emotions and identify ways to apply a "racial equity lens" to advocacy and community work. Key Educational Focus The simulation highlights how policy (not just individual choice) drives hunger and poverty. It covers influential areas such as: Property Ownership: Policies that historically barred or limited land and home ownership for communities of color. Education: Systemic barriers to educational access and funding. Social Safety Nets: How various federal programs were historically structured to exclude or under-serve certain racial groups.