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”Hot Shot Trucking” with De Shola Spencer and Guests

“Trucking is where it's at right now,” shares De Shola Spencer, teacher and serial entrepreneur with 17 years of experience. In today’s episode host D-Rich sits down with guest De Shola Spencer and others to talk about the money-making opportunities in Hot Shot Trucking.
 
When people think about trucking, they usually think of the big 18 wheelers and box trucks. Many people do not realize that they can be a trucker without a CDL license. There are big opportunities for earning money in trucking, especially if you do the proper research first. De Shola works as a dispatcher that helps truckers to maximize their loads and use the best routes. Even if you just have a basic pick up truck and a small trailer, it is possible to make good money in the industry. 
 
Join De Shola Spencer and host D-Rich on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow to learn more about Hot Shot Trucking, the opportunities available in the trucking industry, and what it takes to maximize your money as a trucker. 
 
Quotes
• “If you have a niche, and then you see the opportunity there, you just have to go for it. I do believe in being patient. But I also feel that if there is an opportunity, you need to make it happen because someone else is going to make it happen otherwise.” (49:42-49:59)
• “Every time someone thinks about trucking, they automatically think about 18-wheelers, CDL drivers, box truck drivers. They don't think about the fact that someone who doesn’t have a CDL can also benefit from being in this industry.” (52:32-52:47)
• “Factoring for truckers allows them to get paid within 24 hours. Which is a big thing especially when you have to pay for things like gas, hotels, and all the other things associated with being a trucker.” (57:29-57:41)
• “Trucking is where it's at right now. Some things that you need to know when you're booking loads for a person, is how to maximize that trailer. If you get a load that's five feet, and it's only 1000 pounds, and you can carry 7400 pounds, then we need to find more to go on that truck on that trailer because you're trying to maximize all of your loads. You have to be able to route and you have to have critical thinking skills.” (1:10:59-1:11:31) 
Links
Connect with episode guests:
De Shola Spencer, Hot Shot Trucking - https://www.southernsoulthursdays.com/
Yvette Freeman, The Envoy Magazine - https://www.theenvoyguide.com/
Vanessa Butler, Lady Vwb Nature - https://www.ladyvwbnature.com/
Dr. Daryl Green, Nu Leadership Revolution Blog - https://nuleadership.com/tag/dr-daryl-green/
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Hot Topics in Education: “K-12 Challenges” & ”PH.D. to Entrepreneur”

“I really do believe that more students reading is a game-changer,” shares Eno Richardson, education consultant, and educator with over a decade of experience. Both of today’s guest speakers are driven by a desire to create positive change in the world of education. In the first part of the episode, host DJ-Rich is joined by Eno Richardson to discuss the challenges grade school students and teachers face, particularly in a post-pandemic world. Then you will want to stick around for a conversation with Dr. Chantel Nicolas, Ph.D. Chemist and Creator of Nerd Startup Incubator, about entrepreneurial opportunities for Ph.D. graduates. 
 
The gap in opportunity for Black and Brown kids is a real issue in academics and has only increased during the pandemic. It is commonly known that in public and urban schools, there are distinct barriers to access to remote learning. In addition, the major shortage of teachers following the pandemic has only further increased learning loss. Eno stresses that reading could be the key to bridging the gap between Black and Brown students to their white peers. Reading not only helps students to understand the world around them but also helps students gain valuable critical thinking skills they will need later in life.
 
If you have an interest in academics, you may be interested to learn about how you can turn your Ph.D. into an opportunity to start your own business. In their studies, Ph.D. students have to learn how to sell themselves and their ideas when writing and defending their dissertation. They have experience creating articles for publication while also becoming an expert in their niche fields. Rather than using a Ph.D. to work a typical 9 to 5 job, students are equipped with the skills to become excellent entrepreneurs.
 
Join Eno Richardson and Dr. Chantel Nicolas on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow for a double feature about trending topics in education. Learn more about the challenges facing K-12 Black and Brown students, the importance of reading, and how you can leverage your Ph.D. experience to launch the business of your dreams. 
Quotes 
• “Research shows that when students have teachers who look like them, especially Black and Brown kids, they learn more.” (10:46-10:53 | Eno)
• “We know for many of our students, particularly in our public schools and urban schools, experienced barriers to remote learning. So when we refer to learning loss, it is the amount of information, standards, curriculum, and experiences that students did not get to finish because of the pandemic.” (27:33-28:02 | Eno)
• “I believe that the more students reading is just a game-changer.” (30:19-30:24 | Eno)
• “The opportunity gap is real. We know that there are major disparities created by the system, the nation we live in, that starts our Black and Brown kids in a different playing field than their white peers. And by reading more frequently, our students can actually achieve and grow at a level equal or higher to these peers is really astounding to me. So that's why I consider it the great equalizer.” (31:44-32:10 | Eno) 
• “You have the trifecta, you have a salesperson, someone who actually creates content, who could do email marketing, podcasting, filming, or whatever. And then on top of that, they have a niche market. So I just think that we develop those skills. And in addition to project management, and all those other awesome skill sets that we develop, as nerds in the academics.” (1:00:39-1:01:07 | Dr. Nicolas)
 
Links
Connect with Eno Richardson and Dr. Chantel Nicolas:
Eno Richardson Consulting: https://enorichardsonconsulting.com/
Nerd Startup Incubator https://nerdstartupincubator.com/
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“Disrupting Wealth Disparity” - Closing Black Family Wealth Gap

“To me, developing a positive relationship with money means overcoming financial trauma,” explains Yolanda Mukombe, MBA of YGM Consulting. In today’s episode, host D-Rich, Yolanda, and Steve Canty of Canty Insurance, sit down to talk about wealth disparity and how to close to Black family wealth gap. 
 
Black families have long been left out of financial institutions such as banking and home ownership. Throughout history, they haven’t been able to acquire the same equity as white families and have since been left to catch up. According to the panel, learning how to make your money work for you can be the difference between a traumatic financial situation and security. While learning how to navigate financial systems such as loans, life insurance, and mortgages can be overwhelming, it is a crucial step towards building generational wealth and closing the racial wealth gap. 
 
Join Yolanda Mukombe and Steve Canty on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow as they shed light on the issues surrounding wealth disparity in Black communities. Learn more about the importance of building equity, homeownership, and life insurance so you can begin to make your money work for you. 
Quotes
• “It's easy for me to tell other people how to do it. But my God, when I was in the middle of it, it felt so difficult. And having that experience really opened my eyes to having compassion to help people navigate through financially traumatic situations.” (5:45-6:03 | Yolanda)
• “I try to help people rebound from financially traumatic situations, develop a plan, and then start to plan in preparation for kids. Even if nothing chaotic never happens, it is so much better to have a plan in place. Just like you have life insurance, or insurance on your cell phone, or your car,  you need to have insurance on your financial security so that you can pivot if something does happen.” (7:40-8:04 | Yolanda) 
• “Developing a positive relationship with money, means to overcome financial trauma. Instead of your money telling you what to do, you are in control of your money.” (10:33-10:47 | Yolanda)
• “We’ve been locked out of a lot of the financial vehicles that allow us to build equity that we can transfer to future generations.” (22:47-22:57 | Steve)
• “Life insurance is critical. And people really need to not be shy or be embarrassed about what they don't know. If you can let your hair down, you can learn something new” (30:13-30:31 | Steve)
 
Links
Connect with Yolanda Mukombe, MBA::
Schedule a FREE Consultation with Yolanda at: https://calendly.com/ygmconsultingllc/consulting-session-special
Create a positive relationship with money with Yolanda at: https://ygmconsultingllc.com/
 
Connect with Steve Canty:
Website: https://cantyins.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevesmyagent/
 
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The Strong “Silent” Black Woman – Myth? Superpower? Burden? with Dr. Seanna Leath and Dr. Martinque Jones

“This tension that we’re talking about has direct implications for Black women’s mental and physical health that bleed into the rest of our community,” explains Dr. Martinque Jones. In today’s episode, host D-Rich, Dr. Seanna Leath and Dr. Martinque Jones sit down to examine the idea of the strong “silent” black woman. 
 
The idea of the strong Black woman has both deep roots and a direct impact on the Black community as a whole. Though modern Black women have reclaimed the idea of the “strong black woman” as a way to show they are strong community leaders, overall there are several negative implications surrounding this stereotype. It is a double-edged sword because while it can serve a great purpose, it can also worsen mental and physical health outcomes for Black women. Dr. Jones and Dr. Leath discuss the real issues that lie within our systems, and how they are designed to force Black women to appear strong, even though they may be struggling. To improve the overall health of Black women, it is necessary that we begin to redefine the meaning of the word strength. 
 
Join Dr. Seanna Leath and Dr. Martinque Jones on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow as they de-bunk the myth of the strong Black woman. Learn more about the orginiation of this idea and how the real-life implications are a cause for everyone to reexamine the way they perceive Black women as a whole. 
Quotes
• “Us modern Black women have kind of reappropriated this idea of the strong Black woman. It’s kind of considered a badge of honor for many of us.” (8:03-8:12 | Dr. Jones)
• “Sometimes we are saying that we need help, or this isn’t working, or we need something else, and maybe folks aren’t able to lighten that load or lighten the burden.” (9:56-10:05 | Dr. Leath)
• “This tension that we’re talking about has direct implications for Black women’s mental and physical health and that bleeds out into the rest of our community.” (16:44-16:52 | Dr. Jones)
• “With the strong Black women in our lives, are we asking if they need help? Are we not waiting for them to tell us that they need help, but instead seeing all the things they are doing and being like you know what here’s how I can plug in. Here’s what I can do.” (17:50-18:01 | Dr. Leath)
• “Endorsing or embodying the strong Black woman ideal leads to a wide variety of negative consequences for Black women. (21:40-21:47 | Dr. Jones) 
• “Perhaps being strong is saying I need rest. Perhaps being strong for a Black woman is saying I need help. Maybe being strong is unplugging for a day and tapping into your wellness.” (23:30-23:40 | Dr. Leath)
 
Famous Quotes on the strength of Black women:
 
• “But what of Black women? I most sincerely doubt if any other race of women could have brought its finest up through such a devilish fire.” W.E.B. DuBois 
• “I’m convinced that Black women possess a special indestructible strength that allows us to not only get down, but to get up, to get through, and to get over.” Janet Jackson 
• “Usually when people talk about the strength of Black women, they ignore the reality that to be strong in the face of oppression is not the same as overcoming oppression, that endurance is not to be confused with transformation.” Bell hooks 
• “You may shoot me with your words You may cut me with your eyes You may kill me with your hatefulness But still, like air, I rise.” Maya Angelou, from “Still I Rise” 
• “Black women could hardly strive for weakness. They had to become strong, for their families and their communities needed their strength to survive. Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, and Rosa Parks are not exceptional Black women as much as they are epitomes of Black womanhood.” Angela Davis
 
Links
 
Connect with Dr. Seanna Leath and Dr. Martinque Jones:
 
Resources The Strong “Silent” Black Woman /
 
Therapy for Black Girls 
- https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
 
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford 
- https://hellodrjoy.com/
 
12 Resources for Black Women Seeking Mental Health Support
- https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/g33469164/black-mental-health-resources/
 
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/195342404X/
 
Too Heavy a Yoke: Black Women and the Burden of Strength
 - https://www.amazon.com/Too-Heavy-Yoke-Burden-Strength/dp/1620320665/
Dr. Seanna Leath
Twitter Handle - @SeannaLeathPhD
Lab Page  Link - FHIRe Lab - https://fhirelab.faculty.virginia.edu
Dr. Martinque  Jones Links
Twitter Handle: @Dr_MartiJ
 Instagram Handle: @mkjphd
 Research Lab: @BWell_Lab 
 Lab Page Link: BWell Lab | Department of Psychology 
 SBW Wellness Collaborative
 Webpage Link: Strong Black Women (https://sbwwellness.org)
 
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Marketing Strategy for Nonprofits w/ Bilen Mesfin Packwood

“Some folks get excited about musicians or movie stars, I get excited about folks who have ideas for how to make our world better,” says Bilen Mesfin Packwood, CEO, and Founder of Change Consulting. In today’s episode, host D-Rich and Bilen sit down for an in-depth discussion about marketing strategies for nonprofit organizations. 
 
Bilen was initially inspired to start Change Consulting because she wanted to support changemakers in her community. While starting a nonprofit requires taking more risks than a for-profit company, it has the potential to help all members of the community. According to Bilen, the key to a successful nonprofit is hidden in the messaging, so you must find a creative way to reach your intended audience. Through her work, Bilen is dedicated to helping other nonprofits improve their communication strategies so they can make a difference on important issues such as racial injustice, voting rights, and financial equity. 
 
Tune into this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow to learn more about the fundamentals of running a nonprofit, the importance of communication, and how you can participate in nonprofits to make a difference in your community. 
 
Quotes
• “No assholes. No toxic culture. No individual ascendency at the cost of relationships. No trying to have high egos or a lot of drama. I really believe in low ego, high impact.” (12:47-13:11)
• “I’m learning and growing through this process and so I want to be just as transparent about that.” (16:10-16:15)
• “I really do believe in progress over perfection.” (16:58-17:01)
• “I started Change Consulting because I really believe that change makers are superheroes. Other folks get excited about musicians or movie stars, I get excited about folks who really have ideas for how to make our world better.” (21:34-21:45) 
• “I think we are seeing both the issues and the solutions play out on a bigger stage than we ever have before. Hopefully that is all leading to real change and real transformation.” (30:37-30:47)
• “Take any issue and there is probably a change-maker in your community working on it right now so figuring out how to support these folks is super important.”(34:07-34:15)
 
Links
Connect with Bilen Mesfin Packwood:
 
Website - https://change-llc.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChangeConsultingLLC/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ChangeConsulting/
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“38 Countries” & “Art Caretaking” a Travel & Art Double Feature

In today’s episode, host D-Rich is joined in conversation with two special guests Dr. Trina A. Lynch-Jackon and Stephanie James to discuss how they share and honor culture through art and travel.
 
Growing up, Dr. Trina A. Lynch-Jackson had always admired her uncle. For much of her life, Dr. Trina looked forward to the visits she would have with her uncle where he would explain his experiences about culture through pieces of artwork. After he passed away, Dr. Trina has made it her life's mission to respect and honor his legacy by continuing to share his work around the world. 
 
For Stephanie, the best way to learn about the world is by seeing it. After taking her first couple trips outside of the US, Stephanie knew she needed to find a way to devote her life to traveling full time. Throughout her many years of traveling, Stephanie has always appreciated the people she has met along the way the most. To better honor her experiences and shed light on black cultures around the world, Stephanie writes and shares poetry about how to embrace the beauty in our differences. 
 
Tune into this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow to learn more about how traveling and preserving art are the key to celebrating culture and preserving family legacy. 
 
Quotes
• “One of the most important things is celebrating the arts because the arts during these difficult times suffered. Many of us were not able to support the arts, Broadway shut down, movie theaters shut down. But I continue to celebrate and praise the arts, especially for my people of color.” (04:13-04:39 | Dr. Trina A Lynch-Jackson)
• “I would travel to see my uncle and I would have deep conversations with him as well and he knew that I would honor and respect all the work that he has done.” (10:41-10:54 | Dr. Trina A. Lynch-Jackson)
• “I'm also an entrepreneur so I believe in generating money because I want to be able to continue to share his story.” (12:36-12:46 | Dr. Trina A. Lynch-Jackson)
• “I want my listening audience to understand how important it is to prepare, and to cherish and to honor your family.” (17:45-17:54 | Dr. Trina A. Lynch-Jackson) 
• “Everything about traveling is meeting different people around the world and gaining a different perspective. I think travel is the best life coach that you can have.” (25:36-25:46 | Stephanie James)
• “I think what I love so much about travel is the richness in our differences, and how much our differences can actually be similarities as well.” (26:39-26:48 | Stephanie James)
• “The concept of the show Changing Tourism is to highlight the black indigenous people of color in different countries around the world and give them a platform to tell stories that would otherwise remain untold.” (31:12-31:35 | Stephanie James)
 
Links
 
Stephanie James, Just a Vessel Poetry - https://justavesselpoetry.com/
Dr. Trina A. Lynch-Jackson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-trina-jackson-79a37b37/
Erica Chislom, Divas Prerogative - https://DivasPrerogative.etsy.com
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ADHD and The Challenges for Black Kids with Dr. Brandi Bolling

“Research suggests that over average, white teachers tend to label black students as lazy more often than their white peers. In turn, black kids are labeled more hyperactive, more defiant, and ultimately, more likely to have ADHD.” While the topic of ADHD is a tricky subject, it is clear that it needs to be addressed. In today’s episode, host DJ D-Rich sits down with Dr. Brandi Bolling, child psychiatrist for an in-depth discussion about ADHD and how it affects black kids. 
According to Dr. Bolling, 33% of all children with ADHD will drop out of high school and less than 5% will complete college. It is more important than ever that we are properly diagnosing and treating our children. While raising your child, Dr. Bolling suggests paying attention to early warning signs like procrastination, mood swings, or being easily distracted. The earlier we can get treatment for these children, the more likely they are to succeed. 
Tune into this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream to learn more about what the three types of ADHD are, how to recognize the symptoms, and how you can help your child with ADHD find success both in the classroom and in life. 
 
Quotes
• “If you were to look at a child with ADHD and then look at the parents, about 41% of dads and 31% of moms are going to have ADHD as well.” (05:28-05:38)
• “It is absolutely important to recognize the signs and then to get treatment.” (08:18-08:24)
• “Every single thing we do requires us to focus and if you're not able to do that, you may be successful but not reach your full potential.” (12:02-12:11)
• “Black children, especially black boys, are much more likely to be diagnosed with a disruptive behavior disorder instead of ADHD.” (14:04-14:14)
• “The goal of treating ADHD is to make it so that that child doesn't look any different from anyone else. But it's hard to get people to understand that the treatment really normalizes them.” (27:01-27:17)
• “What has been consistently shown to be effective in treating ADHD is medication.” (31:15-31:21)
 
Links
Connect with Dr. Brandi Bolling:
• To receive a FREE video with 7 Tips for Success In the Classroom: https://adhdsuccess.me
• Dr Brandi is Live on Fridays at Noon Central: https://www.facebook.com/DrBrandiB
• To purchase, SHINE: Understanding ADHD So Your Child Can Be A Star!: www.ShineADHDBook.shop
• To learn more about Dr Brandi and her services: www.DrBrandiB.com
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The State of Justice in 2022 with Anissa Patton, Esq., Jacqueline Lopardo, Esq., Kevin Jones, Esq., and Keli Webb, Esq.

“Justice is a system that is supposed to protect all people, but historically has not served all citizens very well,” says host DJ D-Rich. Through slavery, segregation, and mass incarceration, African Americans have negatively been impacted by the justice system. In today’s episode, host DJ D-Rich sits down with a panel of lawyers for an in-depth discussion about the state of justice in 2022. 
While the concept of justice is good, it is flawed in its execution. According to the panelists, one of the main issues with the justice system is underrepresentation. When the system is designed for and run by a specific group of people, it is easy to neglect others. To better serve all of our citizens, we must encourage Black Americans to take part by doing things such as voting, running for office, and participating in jury duty. At the end of the day, justice cannot be served until it is equitable for ALL. 
Tune into this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream to learn more about the definition of justice, examples of systemic racial disparities, and ways we can reevaluate how we approach justice so we can build a system that is fair for all. 
Quotes
• “Greater justice to me means never being satisfied with the status quo within our justice system.” (16:55-17:03 | Kevin Jones)
• “To put it simply, justice is doing the right thing and treating people the right way.” (17:23-17:32 Kevin Jones)
• “To me, justice is family autonomy and unification by the community offering services and support so that a family can provide a nurturing and loving environment for children.” (19:46-20:04 | Anissa Patton) 
• “Justice needs to be not just an outcome. It needs to be something that we do preemptively. There needs to be pre-emptive action plans that get us in a state of justice before we need to actually fight for justice.” (22:05-22:20 Jacqueline Lopardo)
• “If we are basing the concept of who deserves what based on our own moral correctness, then the question becomes who decides what is just?” (26:15-26:27 | Keli Webb)
• “We're basing the entire justice system upon a small percentage of people who have what they feel is right.” (27:22-27:29 | Keli Webb)
• “We need more people of color and we need more representation from our communities in the justice spaces so that we determine who the judges are.” (48:58-49:10  | Jacqueline Lopardo)
• “Consistently having people of color who are on trial for their lives being judged by a people that do not look like them, do not come from where they come from, and do not understand their experience is how we have overwhelming sentencing and overpopulation in the prisons.” (53:23-53:43 | Keli Webb)
 
Links
Attorney Kevin Jones - http://www.kejlegaljustice.com/about.html
Attorney Jacqueline Lapardo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinelopardo/
Attorney Keli Webb - https://www.thewebblawgroup.com/about
Attorney Anissa Patton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anissa-r-patton-119bb115/
 
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Getting Started in Stocks & Overcoming the Challenges of Legacy Planning

When it comes to finances and estate planning, many people feel behind. While these can be daunting topics of discussion, it is important, no matter your age or what you own, to have a plan in place. In today’s episode, host D–Rich is joined in conversation with Latavia Alexander and Bahiyah Shabazz for an in-depth conversation about financial building and legacy planning. 
According to the guests, the first step towards anything is education. The more knowledge you have, the better decisions you can make for yourself and your loved ones. Rather than believing everything you see online, it is important to seek counsel from a professional. Despite popular belief, estate planning and investing is for everyone. No matter who you are, you have something worth saving, and having a plan in place can protect you and your family. 
Tune into this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream to learn more about the importance of education, community, and the fundamentals of estate planning and investing so you can increase your knowledge to build and protect your legacy for generations to come. 
 
Quotes
• “I like to refer to the Advanced Medical Directive and the Power of Attorney as more of life documents because they apply while we're still living.” (10:07-10:14 | Latavia Alexander)
• “A lot of people don't know that you can add a payable on death to your bank account so when you pass away, the money is essentially released to your beneficiary.” (15:10-15:23 | Latavia Alexander)
• “What we do now can lighten the load later.” (16:15-16:18 | Latavia Alexander)
• “My hope is that people realize legacy planning is something that we do need to do and that we can do because we have things that are worth saving.” (18:33-18:39 | Latavia Alexander)
• “One of the reasons it's important to plan is because even if we don’t plan, the state has already created a plan for you. Every state has something called the intestate succession act and it essentially spells out who gets what in what percentages if you die without a will.” (20:19-20:34 | Latavia Alexander)
• “Money is a tool to get to where we want.” (23:51-23:53 | Bahiyah Shabazz)
• “One of our challenges as a community is that  we believe we must earn a lot of money in order to invest. We are not aware that we can invest as small as $1 $5 or $50.” (32:33-32:42 | Bahiyah Shabazz)
• “I want to make sure that whoever is part of Brown Girls Do Invest understands their worth. And understand that all they have to do is change their mindset and create a budget that includes how much they're going to contribute towards their investments.” (36:34-36:52 | Bahiyah Shabazz)
• “What a lot of investors do not realize is that you are the one that controls this market.” (38:11-38:17 | Bahiyah Shabazz)
• “Make sure you're always learning and make sure you actually implement what you learn.” (40:17-40:21 | Bahiyah Shabazz)
 
Links
Connect with Latavia Alexander, Esq.:
• Website: http://www.bahiyahshabazz.com/
• Brown Girls Do Invest - http://www.browngirlsdoinvest.com/• Women Building Wealth (2nd ed) - https://www.amazon.com/Women-Building-Wealth-financial-wellness/dp/B08P3PC4S9
• Decimalytics Financial Advisory- https://www.decimalytics.com/
 
Connect with Bahiyah Shabazz, MBA:
• Website:  https://lalegalsolutionz.com/
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Black Wall Street and “The True Story of Oklahoma Black Towns”

“Black history should not be a mystery,” says Dr. Trina Jackson. Even though Black Americans have played a crucial role in the development of our country, their accomplishments are purposefully left out of history. In today’s episode, DJ D-Rich is joined in conversation with a panel of expert historians to take a deep dive behind Historical Black Towns and their role in American history. 
While Oklahoma used to be home to over 50 Historical Black Towns, only 13 remain today. As these important towns continue to decrease, more history is lost. Even though Black Wall Street was the original Wall Street, most American’s aren’t aware of its existence at all. To preserve Black History and culture, we must focus on spreading awareness, advocating for open educational resources, and economically developing the remaining Black towns. 
Tune into this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream for an in-depth conversation behind Historical Black Towns. Learn more about the real story behind Black Wall Street, ways we can restore culture in Black towns, and why we must continue to be truth-tellers that advocate for Black History so that one day our ancestors will be fairly honored for their contributions to American history. 
 
Quotes
• “Oklahoma was once home to over 50 Black towns. Now, barely 13 remain.” (02:09-02:18 | DJ D-Rich)
• “The government and other individuals tried to economically choke those thriving Black towns.” (07:21-07:30 | Dr. Daryl Green)
• “Black history should not be a mystery.” (15:25-15:27 | Dr. Trina Jackson) 
• “Black Wall Street was the original Wall Street. But unfortunately, we have to assign color to all the amazing things that we have done.” (15:39-15:49 | Dr. Trina Jackson)
• “It's very important for all of us to share our history because we are truth-tellers.” (16:13-16:18 | Dr. Trina Jackson) 
• “I don't know why we had to wait 100 years, but in 2021, the United States actually recognized the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa massacre.” (17:04-17:14 | Dr. Trina Jackson)
• “There are Black towns scattered all throughout the United States right underneath our noses. Towns that we don’t even know about.” (27:19-27:29 | DJ D-Rich)
• “We have to tell our stories. We cannot sit back and wait for others to do something.” (1:08:13-1:08:17 | Sandra Taitt-Eaddy) 
 
Links
Connect with Dr. Daryl Green, Renowned Author/Lecturer, Engineer, Consultant:
• Website: https://darylgreen.org/
 
Connect with Dr. Trina Jackson, Teacher, Author, Curator, Social Entrepreneur:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-trina-jackson-79a37b37/
 
Connect with Beverly Kirk, M.Ed - Historian Quilter/Fiber Artist:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luvquilt/Connect with Sandra Taitt-Eaddy, MA President Baobab Genealogy Society, Inc.:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-taitt-eaddy-12ba1475/
 
Connect with Peter Boykin, MA,  Instructor, Historian, Education Consultant:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-boykin-4032263/
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