This special episode, originally broadcast live on Facebook, dives deep into the intersections of race, systemic financial barriers, and solutions for economic empowerment in communities of color. Tiffany welcomes back Eugenie George—author of “Our Money Stories: A No BS Guide to Financial Wellness”—to discuss the impact of ancestral trauma, the historic and ongoing “Black Tax,” and practical steps for building collective financial strength.

Check out the full show notes: https://moneytalkwitht.com/podcast-show-notes/the-black-dollar/

Key Topics Covered

• Ancestral Trauma & Money
  Eugenie explains the concept of ancestral trauma and how our family histories (across all communities of color) influence current financial challenges and mentalities.
• The Black Tax & Systemic Barriers
  Tiffany and Eugenie unpack historic laws, redlining, and discriminatory policies that have created wealth gaps and continue to marginalize people of color.
• Implicit Bias and Segregation
  Personal reflections on bias in educational and financial institutions, and how outdated laws still shape cities and access to wealth today.
• Kwanzaa Principles for Economic Action
  Exploration of “Ujima” (Collective Work & Responsibility) and “Ujamaa” (Cooperative Economics) as frameworks for protest, healing, and practical financial action within the Black community.
• Protesting, Healing, and Self-Care
  Strategies for participating in movements, mental health check-ins, and the importance of dealing with personal and community trauma.
• Action Steps for Listeners
  • Educate yourself about local history, systemic barriers, and your own money story.
  • Find financial advisors and resources that reflect diverse communities.
  • Support Black-owned and minority-owned businesses as a form of collective economic empowerment.
  • Use your voice and purchasing power to demand change within institutions.

Resources & Recommendations

• Eugenie's book: https://amzn.to/2MtbT0g
• Books: “The Color of Law,” “White Fragility,” “The Color of Wealth,” “The Color of Money”
• Documentaries: “Segregated by Design,” “Explained: The Racial Wealth Gap”
• Podcasts and blogs like Money Talk with Tiff

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