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13-Year-Old Financial Literacy Educator Caden Harris Graduates High School

Thirteen-year-old Caden Harris remains on the path to greatness.

Samantha Dorisca

Oct 12, 2023

Magic Johnson Gives A Combined $6K To 2 Washington, D.C. Students Under The Condition That They Open Bank Accounts

Magic Johnson wants to ensure the youth have an early start on their road to financial literacy.

Ngozi Nwanji

Sep 8, 2023

Maelstrom Fund Partners With The Jackie Robinson Foundation And World Of Money To Provide Financial Education For BIPOC Teens

Our Wallet is on a mission to provide teenagers from BIPOC backgrounds with financial literacy education.

Samantha Dorisca

Aug 31, 2023

Stackwell Capital Forms Partnership To Create Investment Accounts With $250 For Spelman College Students

Stackwell Capital is staying true to its commitment to help Black Millennial and Gen Z populations grow their wealth.

Samantha Dorisca

Aug 9, 2023

This Elementary School Teacher Has Her Students 'Paying Rent' — Here's Why

While Financial Literacy Month is recognized in April, people should embark on their journey toward financial wellness and freedom year-round. And an elementary school teacher has put the sentiment into action.

Ngozi Nwanji

Apr 26, 2023

Miami-Based Startup Kiddie Kredit Raises $1.4M With Support From Dwyane Wade And Baron Davis

Evan Leaphart is keeping the financial future of the next generation in mind.

Samantha Dorisca

Apr 25, 2023

Xavier University Of Louisiana Students Gain Financial Advantage By Completing Crypto Literacy Program

A financial curriculum on evolving currency has bettered the lives of 55 business students at the Xavier University of Louisiana.

Samantha Dorisca

Feb 27, 2023

Saweetie's ICY Baby Foundation To Launch A Financial Literacy Program For Black And Brown Youth

Saweetie is dedicated to passing on knowledge to the next generation.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 13, 2022

Shaquille O'Neal's Recalls Why He Didn't Enter The NBA Sooner — "Momma said, 'You're Not Ready, Baby'"

Shaquille O’Neal could have been making millions of dollars after his sophomore year in college, but his parents halted his decision for good reason.

Samantha Dorisca

Dec 1, 2022

Opinion: Will NIL Deals Help Better Black Athletes' Futures?

NIL deals are here to stay, whether you like them or not. After all, the NCAA generated over $1.15 billion in revenue in 2021, and up until then, it was illegal for athletes to be compensated.

Ross Mac

Oct 18, 2022

Quavo Says Migos Didn't Have A Bank Account For Their Millions Of Dollars For 5 To 6 Years — 'We Used To Hide Money In The Floors'

The evolution of Migos has been one to watch in Hip-Hop over the years. Nearly a decade since being signed to Quality Control, the trio has yet to be knocked out of their spot. As previously reported by AfroTech, each member’s respective consistency has garnered them a combined estimated net worth of $80 million.

Ngozi Nwanji

Oct 7, 2022

After Pitching To Over 100 VCs, This Black Founder Raised $4.4M In Funding For His Invite-Only Money Club Pre-Product, Pre-Launch

Financial literacy does not have to be presented as a foreign concept, at least that’s what this founder believes.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by nmc (@neonmoneyclub)

Samantha Dorisca

Sep 27, 2022

Kevin Hart Shares His First Comedy Special Was A $750K Investment That Made Him A Profit Of Around $10M

Kevin Hart is working to spread the knowledge that financial health is wealth.

Ngozi Nwanji

Sep 23, 2022

After Losing Her Job, Candace Okin Found Her Purpose By Preparing 'Kidpreneurs' For Financial Success Through Her Nonprofit

Kids continue to prove they can be their own boss. Houstonian Candace Okin certainly believes this. So, she launched the children’s book “Mason Makes Money” to make key concepts of entrepreneurship and money management digestible to the youth.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Candace O. (@candaceokinbooks)

Samantha Dorisca

Sep 21, 2022

Exclusive: Stackwell Capital Announces Launch Of Robo-Investing App, Plans To Team Up With NBA, WNBA To Accelerate Its Efforts

Since its inception, Stackwell Capital — founded by Trevor Rozier-Byrd —  has been on a mission to close the racial wealth gap. Now, it’s one step closer. Starting Sept. 21, users can access its robo-investing app, which will enhance their knowledge of the financial markets, according to a press release exclusively provided to AfroTech. Courtesy of Stackwell Capital The application will target Black Millennials and Generation Z Americans and aims to create better outcomes by enhancing their power and growing their wealth in the financial market.

Samantha Dorisca

Sep 21, 2022