Synopsis
Have you ever wondered what the stock market is and how people use it to build and sustain individual and generational wealth? Well, wonder no more. This accessible and concise guide, written by Dr. Boyce Watkins, will provide you with practical information and examples about how the stock market works, why you should invest, and how to invest with your future in mind. Whether you are a new investor or someone who has been investing for years, this guide will peel back the layers and demystify why every Black person in America should participate in the stock market.
About the Author
Dr. Boyce D. Watkins is one of the leading financial scholars and social commentators in America. He advocates for education, economic empowerment and social justice and has changed the definition of what it means to be a Black scholar and leader in America. He is one of the founding fathers of the field of Financial Activism – The objective of creating social change through the use of conscientious capitalism. He is a Blue Ribbon Speaker with Great Black Speakers, Inc. and one of the most highly sought after public figures in the country. In addition to publishing a multitude of scholarly articles on finance, education and black social commentary, Dr. Watkins has presented his message to millions, making regular appearances in various national media outlets, including CNN, Good Morning America, MSNBC, FOX News, BET, NPR, Essence Magazine, USA Today, The Today Show, ESPN, The Tom Joyner Morning Show and CBS Sports. Educationally, Dr. Watkins earned BA and BS degrees with a triple major in Finance, Economics and Business Management. In college, he was selected by the Wall Street Journal as the Outstanding Graduating Senior in Finance. He then earned a Masters Degree in Mathematical Statistics from University of Kentucky and a PhD in Finance from Ohio State University and was the only African-American in the world to earn a PHD in Finance during the year 2002. He is the founder of The Black Wealth Bootcamp, The Black Business School and The Your Black World coalition, which have a collective total of 300,000 subscribers and 1.4 million social media followers world-wide. In 2017, Simmons College, an HBCU in Kentucky, announced the creation of The Dr Boyce Watkins Economic Empowerment Institute, where the goal is to develop black economic leaders for the 21st century and beyond.
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