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In this epsiode Amber and Erika continue their conversation with Dr. Jared Ball of Morgan State University in a discussion of his new book, "The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power." Dr. Ball sets the record straight and provides insight into real ways we can leverage our power to affect change. Tune in to see what else he has to say.

This week, Amber and Erika are joined by Dr. Jared Ball of Morgan State University to discuss his new book, "The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power", where he debunks many of the racist misconceptions about Black capitalism and purchasing power. Dr. Ball enlightens the Brokers on the unholy alliance between White capitalists and the Black business elite that fueled the notion that Blacks have one trillion dollars worth of spending power. Discussing both the motives for this falsity and the true state of Black America's finances, Dr. Ball sets the record straight and provides insight into real ways we can leverage our power to affect change. Tune in to hear what he has to say!!

Amber and Erika are back this week with another episode on how the Corona Virus pandemic is ripping the covers back to reveal that structural inequity has long existed in America's DNA and is simply being exposed by these troubling times. After several weeks of quarantine, the hosts discuss both the anecdotal and factual ish that's got Black America struggling to survive in the wake of COVID-19. Check out this week's episode to get the 'Rona Remix!

In this episode, Amber and Erika are talking with Dedrick Asante-Muhammad of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition about the landmark study he co-authored, "The Road to Zero Wealth." Dedrick gives Black America's financial pulse and offers insight on whether there's been any positive headway in getting us off the road to zero wealth by 2053. Tune in to the episode to get the 411!

As the Corona Virus aka COVID-19 brings life across many countries to a screeching halt, Amber and Erika discuss the unique ways that this global health crisis impacts Black Americans. We cover it all: health insurance, or lack thereof; implicit biases in the delivery of medical services; underemployment and wage gaps; childcare; access to healthy, affordable food; and even keeping the good ole' doors of the church open! Tune in to this episode and see how "the 'Rona" really got us outchea struggling in these inequitable, unjust American streets!

Is there really more than one way to skin a cat when it comes to closing the racial wealth gap? Can personal financial coaching and individual wealth management lead to macro systemic changes in racist, American capitalism? Amber and Erika sit down with Dr. Nicole Garner Scott of Legacy or Lose to compare and contrast their views and approaches to closing the racial wealth gap and how both sides can work together on the goal of achieving equality and economic justice for our people. Check out what we have to say in this Episode.

In this episode, Erika and Amber discuss entrepreneurship and whether it really is the key to economic freedom and growth for Black people. Should we all aspire to be our own bosses? Is ownership a means to overcoming the inequality inherent in American capitalism? Do Black entrepreneurs have it harder than others in building and maintaining their businesses? We take a look at the historical data and also get a first-hand account from an actual Black entrepreneur. Press play to get the scoop. Black Business Owners Face An Uphill Battle Securing Bank Loans Author: MARISSANNE LEWIS-THOMPSON Date: January 6, 2020 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Author: Tulsa Historical Society and Museum

In this episode, we answer two of Black folks’ favorite questions:  1) Remind me what that thing is again?; and 2) Who all over there? We revisit what the Broke-ish podcast is all about, encouraging Brokers that we must always view our micro-financial realities and individual economic goals against the backdrop of White Supremacy and systemic oppression within America that is designed to stagnate Black wealth accumulation and foster inequality on a macro level. We also meet our new co-host, Amber, who discusses her money story and lessons she’s learned along the way.

In this episode, Delina & Erika are recapping their favorite moments from Season 2 and sharing sad and wonderful news about Broke-ish.

We talk a lot about how capitalist systems do not work in our favor. But have you ever wondered, what is the way forward? How should we envision the future? Will more integration into the capitalist economic system really the answer?  Delina and Erika are talking about it on this episode of Broke-ish.