Ep: 226 - Don’t Be Fooled By The Media

In this week's episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, hosts David and Jalen dive deep into timely topics like media literacy, black entrepreneurship, and creating lasting wealth. 

The duo discusses:

• The critical importance of media literacy in today’s fast-paced digital world, especially when it comes to understanding political news and social media’s influence on your life.
• Whether black people should build their businesses from the ground up or focus on acquiring established businesses for quicker wealth generation.
• A shocking story about a young woman in Carolina who lost her home due to a $400 HOA fee—illustrating the impact of financial mismanagement and the importance of understanding the costs of homeownership.
• A tribute to Junior Bridgeman, a legendary black businessman who recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of entrepreneurship and success.
• Listen in as David and Jalen share insights on how you can build wealth, protect your financial future, and leave a legacy for generations to come.

Key Points:

0:17 - Episode Introduction: Recap of Austin Trip & Show Delay

6:35 - Media Literacy: How to Protect Yourself from Misinformation

42:55 - Building Wealth: Should Black People Focus on Starting or Acquiring Businesses?

54:49 - Homeownership Crisis: A $400 Fee Costs a Black Woman Her Home

1:02:40 - Honoring Junior Bridgeman: Legacy of Black Business Leadership

1:16:21 - Cultural Shifts: Why Forever 21 Isn’t Relevant Anymore

1:23:31 - France Wants the Statue of Liberty Back: Exploring Historical Reparation Movements

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Reference Links 

Deepfake 

Elon Deepfake 

Deepfake Incident database 

The Greatest Heist In History - Haiti forced to pay reparations

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Jalen Clark 

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