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Editorial Note: Opinions and thoughts are the author’s own and not those of AFROTECH™. WNBA superstar Angel Reese and former NBA superstar Magic Johnson joined forces recently to create Wealth Playbook , a financial literacy program for high school students in Baltimore, MD. The program is a partnership between the Angel C. Reese Foundation, the Magic Johnson Foundation, and Pull Up Neighbor, an advertising firm focused on community outreach. Through the program, students will learn how to manage their money and build long-term wealth. The program is split between four sessions, with beginnings at Saint Frances Academy, Reese’s former high school in Baltimore. The first session was a lesson in budgeting, understanding credit, and basic money-management skills. There’s no denying that financial literacy classes are needed, but who really gets to benefit from them? Both Johnson and Reese have basketball in common, but they are also in a privileged position to have so many resources at...
If you’ve been keeping up with the news in basketball lately, you’re likely familiar with WNBA player Angel Reese. The star Chicago Sky player recently made headlines for being the first ever woman in professional basketball to record a double-double in ten consecutive games during a single season. Despite her excellent performance on the court, Reese has been the subject of much ire. The backlash stems from Reese’s brave ability to speak out against the massive wage gap between WNBA players and their male counterparts. According to Distractify , Angel Reese currently has a net worth of just under $2 million. While this is certainly an impressive figure, particularly for a woman of only 22 years of age, it pales in comparison to the finances of most male NBA players . During a recent post-game interview, Reese spoke on her success in her chosen field. Per Sports Illustrated , she explained, “I’m a dog. You can’t teach that. I’m gonna go out and do whatever it takes to win every...