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by Powers Investments Management, LLC June 1, 2022

A RAINBOW OF ROLE MODELS {WEDNESDAY SERIES} – Betty Reid Soskin, Oldest National Park Service Ranger, Retires At 100

Soskin has been a devoted advocate for making sure that Black women’s experiences are included in the history the park commemorates. She’s also said she hoped that seeing her could inspire girls of color.“I still love this uniform,” she told the “Today Show” in 2015. “Partly because there’s a silent message to every little girl of color that I pass on the street or in an elevator or on an escalator ... that ...

by Powers Investments Management, LLC April 6, 2022

A RAINBOW OF ROLE MODELS {WEDNESDAY SERIES} – BADRINARAYANAN KOTHANDARAMAN, ENPHASE ENERGY, CEO

To Kothandaraman, though, basic management skills are what brought him success. Just as there were two basic tasks when it came to turning around the company — reduce costs and fix pricing — there's no need to look for more exotic answers.

by Powers Investments Management, LLC March 30, 2022

INVESTMENTS , MENTORS

RAINBOW OF ROLE MODELS– TEACHER RAYMOND NELSON CREATES GENTLEMEN’S CLUB TO TEACH LIFE LESSONS TO BOYS WHO HAVE NO DADS AT HOME

He is keen to teach kids similar invaluable life skills that will stand them in good stead in the future. "I was thinking maybe if I have the boys dress for success," Nelson told WCSC-TV. "When was the last time you saw someone fighting in a tuxedo?" They also get life lessons like cleaning their neighborhood and watering plants.

by Powers Investments Management, LLC March 16, 2022

FINANCIAL LITERACY , INVESTMENTS , MENTORS

A RAINBOW OF ROLE MODELS {WEDNESDAY SERIES} – MARY ELLEN PLEASANT – ONE OF THE FIRST BLACK SELF-MADE MILLIONAIRES

Mary Ellen Pleasant may not be a household name, but her story rivals that of any great American entrepreneur. In the 1800s, Pleasant became one of the first African-American female self-made millionaires in the U.S. despite the significant obstacles she faced as black woman.Pleasant employed her inherent savvy, building a massive investment portfolio that was reportedly worth as much as $30 million at one time — a fortune that would ...

by Powers Investments Management, LLC March 9, 2022

FINANCIAL LITERACY , INVESTMENTS , MENTORS

A RAINBOW OF ROLE MODELS {WEDNESDAY SERIES} – LEGENDARY INVESTOR JOHN ROGERS JR

THIS WEEK ARIEL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHWAB, RELEASED THEIR ANNUAL SURVEY OF THE FINANCIAL HABITS OF BLACK AMERICANS. THE FINDINGS, WHILE SHOWING GLIMMERS OF HOPE, REINFORCE HOW MUCH OF AN INVESTING DISPARITY REMAINS. "THE DEEP-ROOTED GAP IN PARTICIPATION BETWEEN THE GROUPS PERSISTS, WITH 55% OF BLACK AMERICANS AND 71% OF WHITE AMERICANS REPORTING STOCK MARKET INVESTMENTS. THIS DISPARITY, COMPOUNDED OVER TIME, MEANS THAT MIDDLE-CLASS BLACK AMERICANS WILL HAVE LESS MONEY SAVED FOR RETIREMENT ...

by Powers Investments Management, LLC March 2, 2022

FINANCIAL LITERACY , MENTORS

A RAINBOW OF ROLE MODELS – CEO: MARVIN ELLISON – RACE, INFLATION AND VACCINE MANDATES

I don’t believe I am one of the three most talented Black executives in America. There are plenty of uniquely talented individuals out there that simply need an opportunity to demonstrate their leadership ability and their ability to make a contribution to their company or to their industry. I think that part of the solution should be companies, including Lowe’s, should continue to improve how they develop talent, how they ...

by Powers Investments Management, LLC February 25, 2022

FINANCIAL LITERACY , MENTORS

BLACK HISTORY MONTH ROLE MODELS {SERIES} – JAMES AND JILEA HEMMINGS BECOME FIRST AFRICAN AMERICANS OWNERS OF AN AUTONOMOUS GROCERY STORE – FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Jamie and Jilea Hemmings opened the first autonomous grocery store with robotic delivery in the United States during the COVID pandemic and say their plan is to have hundreds of them across the country.

by Powers Investments Management, LLC February 21, 2022

FINANCIAL LITERACY , MENTORS

WHAT BLACK HISTORY MONTH {2022} MEANS TO ME

For me, every day is Black History Day, every month is Black History Month, and every year is Black History Year. Black History is American History, and WE ARE FIRST AMERICANS.

by Powers Investments Management, LLC January 12, 2022

MENTORS

The Message of Sidney Poitier’s Success – He improved America’s perceptions of its black countrymen at a time when it mattered.

oday, the political left continues to ignore the role that antisocial behavior plays in perpetuating racial inequality. Elites talk about policing instead of criminality, standardized tests instead of study habits, poverty instead of family formation, wealth redistribution instead of the work ethic. In an earlier era, black leaders knew better.”

by Powers Investments Management, LLC June 30, 2021

INVESTMENTS , MENTORS , WBP PODCAST

PODCAST #4 – DADS WHO RAISED ME TO BE MORE THAN I COULD BE!

One of the most critical decisions I made in life was choosing my best friends. I trust and rely on my FEW best friends 100 percent. Another critical choice is who we spend our work and free time with. If your friends enjoy alcohol or drugs, you may fall into that trap. On the other hand, if you spend time with business professionals, entrepreneurs, stock investors, or just intelligent people, you will learn. The ...

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