THE BLACK LIST:
CURATED SELECTIONS FROM OUR FAVORITE LITERATURE
JANUARY THEME: BLACK WEALTH
WEEK 1 - Money TALK$
by Dr. Constance Craig-Mason MRFC®, Rahkim Sabree, Kamal Hubbard, Ray'Chel Wilson, Robin R. Haynes, Otis Togbah Tarwoe, Shan-Nel D. Simmons, Michelle S. Thomas, Tiffaney Williams, Les Brown
This groundbreaking literary collaboration spearheaded by Dr. Constance Craig-Mason, MRFC® is set to change the financial landscape for BIPOC families and small business owners across the nation. "Money TALK$ Vol III" is a remarkable book authored by 24 accomplished, African American financial thought-leaders from across the world, each bringing their unique expertise to the table. This collective effort aims to ignite a spark of financial wisdom, empowerment, and lasting change within communities that have been historically underserved.
WEEK 2 - Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away
by Julien and Kiersten Saunders
Cashing Out is your roadmap to financial freedom despite the broken system. You don’t have to sacrifice your time and mental health to maximize income. Instead, financial experts Julien and Kiersten Saunders show how to design a life that allows you to enjoy the little things now while setting yourself up for future financial security.
WEEK 3 - Financial Freedom for Black Women: A Girl's Guide to Winning With Your Wealth, Career, Business & Retiring Early
by Brandy Brooks
This book addresses the unique challenges Black women face when building wealth, offering realistic advice on budgeting, investing, building credit, and strategies for tackling debt to build generational wealth.
WEEK 4 - The Battle of Finance and Fame
by Lisa McCorkle
The Battle of Finance & Fame is an entertaining financial novel & guide for teenagers and young adults. It's a cool mix of fact and fiction centered around high-schooler, Chad's, financial journey and his quest of becoming a well-known hip-hop artist; and his girlfriend's Melissa pursuit of becoming a TV personality. It has relatable characters illustrating how the complexities of society impact behavior and relationships with money, family and friends.
