Welcome back to Episode 3 of Coinology! You will love the energy and vibes we are bringing you in our first episode celebrating Black History Month. On today’s episode, we welcome New York Times bestselling author, international speaker, and activist Kimberly Jones. Kimberly has been featured on Trevor Noah, Steve Harvey, and even Oprah is a fan of her work!
Kimberly sits down to talk with us about growing up in Chicago, what she considers her ‘Lizzo’ moment prior to being recognized by Oprah, explaining how the welfare system was designed to hold us back, contrary to the popular belief that it is a ‘handout’, and even mentions how today’s Kanye is the same Kanye she met growing up in Chicago.
Kimberly’s activism went viral through a six-minute video regarding the in-depth history of systematic racism and oppression, more specifically, George Floyd’s controversial death. She also describes what reparations looks like in the form of Reconstruction. She indicates how the shutdown of the Freedman’s Bureau is one of the things we, as black people, may have gotten wrong when attempting reconstruction during the Reconstruction Era. This video was shared by several notables, including Oprah and Ava DuVernay.
Kimberly educates us on so much in this episode that we could not squeeze it all into this synopsis! She is passionate, authentic, and has a relatable energy that pulls you into her world. Tune in for an educated, in-depth, and hood-adjacent perspective into the effects of black financial literacy, how the past mistakes can shape our modern financial decisions and informing that “hood girls can be heroes too”. Grab your pen, paper and maybe your favorite cocktail and get ready for an intimate conversation with The Certified Deal Closer, Ebony Porter-Ike and her guests, as she begins her journey to redefine the definition of The Talented Tenth. Originally coined by W.E.B. DuBois, in the 20th century, Ebony Porter-Ike is on a mission to discover the DNA and success factors required to elevate the African American race to its highest potential in business.
Follow Kimberly Jones on the following social media platforms:
Instagram: @kimberlylatricejones
Tiktok: @kimberlylatricejones
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