History of the Black Dollar (2017) by Angel Rich

Description

In History of the Black Dollar, Rich reveals significant economic moments in history that have helped shape America- slavery, sharecropping, convict leasing, the Little Rock Nine, Black Wall Street, Civil Rights, The Great Recession, Black Lives Matter, and several other milestones. The book highlights important figures-some renowned, and some lesser known; that have made these Black, historical moments possible through their personal, diligent efforts.

History of the Black Dollar aims to help older generations remember, while enlightening younger generations on the progression of America; and how the support of Black Americans has directly correlated for over centuries-including present day rising Black entrepreneurs. Inspiring and uplifting, this book serves as a motivating force towards continual economic social justice. African Americans have always worked hard for their dollars but their dollars have not always worked for them.

– foreword by Dr. Maya Rockeymoore, CEO, Center for Global Policy Solutions

About the Author

Angel Rich is a fintech entrepreneur and educator.

As a Global Market Research Analyst for Prudential, Rich led the first African American Financial Experience Study. She founded The Wealth Factory, a company focused on designing financial literacy edtech games. Since its founding, the company has launched its first game CreditStacker, which was named ‘best in the country’ by The White House, Department of Education, and JP Morgan Chase in 2016. Rich has received many accolades including HBCU 30 under 30, Hampton 40 under 40, and listed as one of Google’s top Black Female Founders. Rich’s story and work has been featured on Forbes, The Hill, NASDAQ, and Black Enterprise.

She recently made history with the launch of the artificial intelligence app CreditRich in partnership with credit report agency Experian, making her the first Black American woman to secure an institutional partnership with one of the three major credit bureaus.

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