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In this episode of Money and Wealth, John Hope Bryant breaks down the hidden economic engine behind slavery—and how it shaped modern wealth in America. This isn’t about blame, it’s about understanding the system.
From the rise of “King Cotton” to the foundations of Wall Street, John connects history to today’s wealth gap and explains why ownership, financial literacy, and access to capital are the real keys to moving forward.
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In this episode of Money and Wealth, John Hope Bryant breaks down the hidden economic engine behind slavery—and how it shaped modern wealth in America. This isn’t about blame, it’s about understanding the system.
From the rise of “King Cotton” to the foundations of Wall Street, John connects history to today’s wealth gap and explains why ownership, financial literacy, and access to capital are the real keys to moving forward.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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