Media Says Black People are Poor… Again
Blacks are poor again?
“The lack of wealth in many African American households has left them especially vulnerable to the financial fallout from the coronavirus crisis, but the federal government has perhaps its best opportunity yet to fix these racial disparities,” writes AmericanProgress.org
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Why we need to talk about Black Media
On this episode of the Financial Griot, we dish out our thoughts on the latest stats that paint Black people as poor and impoverished.
We need to make Financially Pro-Black a revolutionary act.
The goal of this conversation is to give you actionable ideas that change the narrative and helps move the conversation forward. We can’t just keep spending.
The Financial Griot is all about engaging the narrative to lead us to a brighter future.
Thanks for joining us as we normalize money conversation, dispel myths, and provide solutions for building wealth while sharing stories.
Turns out that financial conversations that elevate don’t always have to be about dollars and cents.
You can find us on Instagram:
- Alainta Alcin – Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @its_alainta
- Lovely Merdelus – Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
- Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez – Federal Auditor, Blogger, and Tax Specialist @theneighborhoodfinanceguy
Background on the Financial Griot and how we are redefining Black Media:
The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the racial wealth gap.
Merriam-Webster defines a Griot as a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, or musician. The griot is a repository of oral tradition and is often seen as a leader due to their position as an advisor to royal personages. As a result of the former of these two functions, they are sometimes called a bard.
As such, we tell stories that others don’t. Stories that we should share for growth, opportunity, and understanding. Beyond that, we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.
So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. You will be in for a treat. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about 8 years and are on track to retire early. If you want the secrets; we will gladly share them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.
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