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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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This is our first year doing a Black History Magazine and it won't be our last. This magazine is special as I wanted to honor our past history while acknowledging our present. I believe as a society we have to honor, remember, and persevere for progression to happen.

As a family brand I also want to acknowledge the nine lives lost in the tragic helicopter crash on Jan 26, 2020 which claimed the lives of fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers. The lives lost on that tragic day, remind us that life is short, unknowing and blind to our bickering, selfishness, and our pride.

Acknowledge your loved ones, give love, and understand when you cannot.

Love your family, love yourself, and love hard!

Blaine Way Sr Editor-in-Chief

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Paving The Way

Stand Up Black Girl

32-39 41-51 Black Directory

Honoring Kobe

55-58 60-62 Black Love

Natural Hair

68-70 Remembering The Fallen

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31 What Does Black History Mean?

53 The Little CPA

65-67 Creating Generational Wealth

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The "OBAMAS" BY: REGINA STONER GROVER

President Barack Hussein Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America and his wife Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is the First Lady of the 44th President. Together they have been the ultimate Black power couple with the ideal family structure and image.

The Obamas connected at a law firm where Michelle was employed and acted as an advisor to, then intern Barack. Early in their prestigious careers, they fell in love and walked together into American and African- American History. Their urban, contemporary impact on the twenty-first century includes both being Ivy league graduates that have built historical influence from humble beginnings, and paving a way for the many that continue to come after them.

The two have left a lasting impact on the country and the world. Together they have the Obama Foundation, in which they have created many programs including the Obama Foundation Fellowship, encouraging innovative civic leadership, and Girls Opportunity Alliance, supporting adolescent girl’s education.

"You should never view your challenges as a disadvantage.

Instead, it's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages."

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."

While in Office Obama created Universal Healthcare for American citizens, economic recovery from a collapsed economy due to the housing crisis of 2007, and eased the relationship with Cuba. Michelle created the “Let’s Move” campaign for the diet and health of the United States citizens and to encourage the growing generations. This campaign is famous for encouraging Americans to be uplifted in the face of adversity by saying “When they go low, we go high.”

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PLACES TO VISIT FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH Nicodemus National Historic Site (KS): One of the only remaining western towns established by African Americans during the Reconstruction Period following the American Civil War. This site includes a baptist church, schoolhouse, and town hall.

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Nelson Mandela ARE YOUR FRIENDS FOR REAL?

black community were more than honorable. The AntiApartheid movement was the most memorable movement of Mandela’s time. The movement helped create the Mandela and Tombo law firm that provided free and low cost counsel for blacks who did not have legal representation. Mandela’s approach to stop the apartheid in South Africa and his sacrifices saved a lot of lives and helped the country push to become one. After Mandela’s retirement from political affairs he raised money to help build schools and clinics in South Africa. Mandela’s act of peace never ended, Mandela and his wife founded The Elders, to help world leaders with resolving world issues. Nelson Mandela made a pathway for later leaders to find peace and equality in this world. His

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The decisions and movements Nelson Mandela made for the

respect and courage will never be forgotten.

MALCOLM X

Malcolm X once said “I learned very early in life, if you

Malcom X is widely known as the African-American leader

want something, you better make some noise.” And make

and prominent figure in the Nation of Islam, who

noise he did. Born Malcom Little on May 19, 1925, Malcom

promoted concepts of race pride and black nationalism in

was the fourth of eight children.

the 1950s and '60s. While this indeed is true, many historians who seek to typecast and characterize Malcom

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as a violent rabble-rouser, miss key details about his life

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Malcolm X contributed greatly to the Black Power movement of the 1960s. He was a human rights activist who dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of African-Americans. Though he preached a message of separatism. He also began to teach that living peacefully with one another would allow for greater growth as a people. In 1964, Malcom X took a pilgrimage to Mecca and had a life changing experience. After his epiphany at Mecca, Malcolm X returned to the United States less angry and more optimistic about the prospects for a peaceful resolution to America's race problems. Malcolm X encouraged black men to stand up for black women, he taught black people to love themselves and he showed us all that with self-reflection we can all grow and change.

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The best thing you can do for a person is inspire them.

Nipsey Hussle

Community Activism

Nipsey Hussle’s name is known world-wide. Some may know of him because of his music, others may know of the tragic ending of his life, in 2019. No matter how you came to know of him, I’m sure you've heard the same stories about him.

Nipsey was more than his music, he loved his community, and devoted a lot of time and energy into giving back to it. His clothing store on Crenshaw Ave. employed mostly felons, giving them a fresh start and paying them a livable wage.

He also finished a deal that was set to break ground in late 2020, to bring a drop-in workspace to the South-Central area.

Through his music he encourages young artists to protect the ownership of their intellectual property.

He believed the only way to level the playing field was for the black community to own things out right and not rely on other people.

Entrepreneur

Nipsey Hussle has had the entrepreneur spirt since he was 11 yrs old earning the nickname "Hussle". As a young man Nipsey earned money for shinning shoes , to buy clothes.

As he progressed in age his entrepreneur spirit grew bigger as he later turned towards creating music and would start selling his mixtapes out of his car trunk , he even caught the attention of JayZ who would purchase his mixtapes which were being sold at that time for $100 .

Nipsey also did a lot of work with the local schools, including bringing STEM programs into the community, funding improvements to the schools, and spending time with students. Hussle knew that in order to change the future of Crenshaw he had to first change the mindset of the people who lived there, starting with the children.

For decades gang violence had plagued Crenshaw, but Nipsey was determined to put an end to the criminal behavior. He spoke on panels about the influence of gangs, and set up a meeting with the LAPD to come up with ways to prevent gang violence. Nipsey was determined to turn Crenshaw around, and make sure the community, and it’s citizens flourished. Although he was able to make a huge impact in a short amount of time, his light was dimmed before he could finish his work. in the community. He will be forever missed but his legacy and message will live on in the foundation he laid through his business and music.

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Bryon Allen

Detroit Native, Byron Allen, broke into the comedy

company in 1993. From his humble beginnings with a single mom, he began his media company by creating and selling shows. From there, he built his business by buying channels and establishing his position in media. He purchased The Weather Channel, which then created Black ownership of one of the major media channels and continued to build his media company. He has worked to build Black ownership of media, to empower and support the Black community and in 2019 sued Charter and Comcast. He won against Charter and went to the 9th circuit court of appeals. Comcast took Byron to the Supreme Court, and then used the case to call the Civil Rights Act of 1866 into question. Armed with media and a large platform, Byron has raised the awareness of all communities about the actions taken by the media giant.

A ruling is expected on this case by spring.

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business as a teenager and started his global media

“You’ve been positioned to fail, and you need to recognize where you are… The 4 D’s… they dismiss you, then they discredit you…, then they move to the third D, they demonize you… then they move on the fourth D and they destroy you.”

Muhammed Ali

“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can’t hit what the eyes can’t see.” Muhammad Ali’s quote has been a phrase that has been constantly spoken through generations. Ali is known as ‘The

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Greatest’ boxer in history with 37 knockouts and being the World’s

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Heavy Weight champion but there is so much more to this incredible boxer. Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson disease and in 1987 he raised money for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The center helps people like Ali get the treatment and maintain the mental stability to keep fighting. You would think with Ali having this condition that he would stop fighting but let’s be serious he was the GREATEST BOXER OF ALL TIME, he had to keep pushing. During Ali’s retirement from the boxing world he donated to charities such as Special Olympics and Make-A-Wish foundations. The Muhammad Ali Center was opened in 2005 in Ali’s hometown Louisville, Kentucky. The center was built to help young adults and adults find greatness in their own lives, communities and countries. Muhammad Ali was a man of incredible talent, not only did he make his mark in his boxing career but he also made his mark on the people. He gave people hope to continue to fight with whatever battle they are going through and gave them the courage to push towards their dreams.

PLACES TO VISIT FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH “Cash Crop� Monument in the African-American Museum (PA): 15 million individuals were transported in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. 15 life-size sculptures represent those slaves. With shackles on their feet, naked, and attached to broken boats, these figures show the validity and stressful journey our ancestors had to experience to come to the U.S.

Jay-Z & Beyonce "The Carters" BY: JASMINE YATES Beyonce is more than a “SuperStar”. Not only has she given us music that lets us shake a tale feather, but she has also helped the community in more ways than one. Listen, I am a Beyonce fan through and through but even I did not know all of the things she has done. It is said that she is more than discreet on her whereabouts when helping others. She has supported over 30 charities and foundations during her lifetime, while still trying to find additional ways to help her community. She has given families and charities more than they could ask for and with her husband Jay-Z by her side you can say they are, what we like to call, a power couple.

As all of her fans know she is a Texas vet, during the hurricane season Beyonce donated to the victims of Hurricane Harvey known as ‘BeyGOOD’.

This wasn’t her first experience in giving back to her community. She has donated 7 million dollars to help Houston’s homeless in 2007 also giving a helping hand to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Beyonce’s love stretches farther than her hometown, she is steady making donations where she sees fit and might I add she’s making it look GOOD! In 2018, she donated 100,000 dollars to support students at HBCU’s; of course this wasn’t her first time donating to an HBCU school. She has also put in place the Foundation Scholars that benefit young women who have studies in African American. Beyonce has a long history of helping others in need. She has helped millions of people and continues to do so. Beyonce devoted herself to her music while still helping others; you can safely say that her husband has the same heart.

Shawn Corey Carter known as Jay-Z has helped so many families throughout the years. Being the youngest of four, Jay-Z’s childhood made him grow-up a little faster. In 2003, he founded the Shawn Carter Foundation that helps at-risk children. Most of Jay-Z concerts help support people and causes. Jay-Z has spent years showing his support to the youth and giving back to his community. In 2016, he donated 1.5 million to Black Lives Matter. He has given the families their dad/husband back by bailing fathers out of jail during Father’s day due to unjust laws. He has supported families affected by the Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria. Jay-Z’s support just doesn’t come from his willingness to help with charities but his music highlights struggles and messages for generations.

"You Learn More In Failure Than You Ever Do In Success" -Jay-Z

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Despite being the first billionaire in hip-hop history, Jay-Z’s music wasn’t the only thing that grabbed people’s attention. Jay-Z’s ability to reach his audience was through clothing, creating his own brand and being partners to his favorite teams. Jay-Z became part owner of the New Jersey Nets basketball team in 2004. He helped relocate the franchise in Brooklyn, New York in 2012. In 2013, Jay-Z created a full-service sports management company called Roc Nation Sports.

Jay-Z once said, “I’m not a businessman, I’m business, man”. He taught his community not to settle for what people say they can have and to get what they want. He taught generations that it’s not about the money you have but how you invest in it. In his song, ‘The Story Of OJ’, he speaks through his music by telling his audience to invest, to stop spending money where you won’t gain, and instead of “flossing” what you have build on it. Growing up in a rough neighborhood, Jay-Z not only made his way to be top of his game but he has opened eyes and ears to what is really important and that’s how to become and be a billionaire. Jay-Z has changed lives through his music and by being “Jazzy”, the kid on the block who not only has been through the struggle but came out of it.

Beyonce’s contributions to this world have been nothing but grateful by many people. Both her and Jay-Z have set the ladder pretty high and have created pathways for young people, like myself, to continue to push and create our dream. Beyonce has not only given funds to the people but she has given young women hope. Jay-Z’s childhood helped him look for the bigger picture. The situations that Jay-Z overcame in his childhood gave him the ability to help and encourage young men to grow to be so much more. They encourage the youth to shoot for the stars and to never take no for an answer. With their desire to help they continue reaching out to those in need and neither one falls short of being an angel in disguise.

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Serena Williams Was born September 26, 1981 in Saginaw,

tennis player with a whopping record of 23 grand slams. Growing up in Compton, Serena’s father would practice tennis with her and her sister. She was so great at the game, that she soon started attending the tennis academy, Rick Macci. Serena first went professional at the age of 14, which kicked off her spectacular tennis career. Serena has held the top spot in the Woman’s Tennis Association, won more than one French and U.S open championship, and also at Wimbledon.

Serena always aims to inspire, with this being one of her famous quotes, “I’ve grown most not from victories, but setbacks. If winning is God’s reward, then losing is how he teaches us.

Lisa Leslie

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Michigan. Serena is an American professional

When Michelle Obama hosts a Women’s History Month event, the guest

Leslie became one of the first players in the

list is particularly intriguing. In 2009 that guest list included some of the

Women’s National Basketball Association and quickly

most notable and accomplished women of our time. On the guest list

became a stand out player in the league as a

was WNBA All-Star Lisa Lesile. Lisa Leslie is one of the most culturally

member for the Las Angeles Sparks. Leslie was the

significant women of the 21st Century. In 1997,

first WNBA player to win the regular season MVP, the All-Star Game MVP and the playoff MVP in the same season. In 2002, she was the WNBA all-time leading

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scorer and was named MVP of the WNBA Championship. Leslie has 4 Olympic gold medals and also wears the title of being the first woman in the league to make a slam-dunk during an official game.

Although her on-court resume is impressive, it is not the only thing that makes her culturally significant. In 2009, Leslie released her autobiography, Don't Let the Lipstick Fool You, and since her retirement, Leslie has worked as a sports commentator and analyst. Lisa Leslie understands the importance of legacy building.

In 2011 Leslie returned to her beloved Sparks team as investor and it was her commitment to legacy that prompted her to become one of the team's owners.

Leslie also promotes mentorship through the Leslie Basketball & Leadership Academy.

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VIOLA DAVIS woman to complete the “Triple Crown of Acting”, a phenomenal title held only by 24 actors. From Central Falls High School to Juilliard Conservatory she pursued her acting diligently. In addition to writing children’s books, she is committed to giving the next generation of actors a leg up in the industry. Her non-profit organization Educational Theatre Association enriches theatre experiences such as networking and professional development. "The only thing that separates women of color from anyone

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Viola Davis the First African-American

else is opportunity." -Viola Davis

Shonda Rhimes Shonda Lynn Rhimes is the creator, head writer and executive producer of multiple televison shows for ABC Network, with some of the more poplular ones being,

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“How to Get Away With Murder,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal,” “For the People,” and her latest show “Station 19.” The medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, landed her the title of the first African American woman to write and produce a top 10 rated show on network television.

Grey’s Anatomy is also the longest running prime-time medical drama, starting in 2005 and continuing to run today. Along with being one of the top television producers Shonda has also authored numerous books.

Through her work, Shonda addresses the “taboo” issues present in society, and makes sure to represent different races, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. Her impact on society can be seen through the plateau of awards and acknowledgments she has received, such as TIME Magazine’s 100 list of the most influential people, which she has received twice, and Fortune Magazine’s “50 Most Powerful Women in Business.” She has also received a Golden Globe award, along with many other significant awards over the length of her career. Shonda is an example of what can happen when you work hard and never give up!

PLACES TO VISIT FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park (GA): While there are many parks that explore his life specifically in early childhood until his death. The park has pieces of his childhood home, routes that he took in marching and the depth of his life as a whole.

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QUEENDOM BY: ERICA LORRAINE

I once heard it said that there is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come, I would say, there's nothing more powerful than a dream that has finally come true. There are moments when it is a dream realized in one's own experience, there are other moments when it is a dream realized through the collective experience of many.

As a young black girl growing up, I would watch beauty pageants, and even participated in them. Many times, these pageants were not diverse, and the “winning look” usually did not consist of women of color with their beautiful natural coils, and kinks, or a dark beautiful complexion. In 2019 those “rules” changed. Five beautiful black women took home the winning crowns in the five largest beauty pageants.

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When Zozibini Tunzi was announced as Miss Universe 2019 it was as if my very own dreams had come true. I felt so proud, like I myself had won! I imagined all of the little brown girls watching, and how they imagined that they too could become Miss Universe one day! Not long after that, it was announced that women of color had won all five top pageant titles, history had been made! These women surpassed all stereotypes and norms, and it truly shows how much our world has evolved.

This was indeed a proud moment for all people of color.

Not only are these five Queens stunning in beauty. They are brilliantly making an impact on the world. Tunizi is an activist against gender violence, and is also working on a campaign with the United Nations called “HeforShe.” A movement geared toward men standing up for women, recognizing them as equals.

Singh, a Jamaican-American actress plans to help women create wealth for their children, and future generations. Franklin, plans to use her platform to share the importance of arts in education, and how important it is for schools to incorporate it.

Kryst, who is an attorney, works on behalf of prison inmates at no cost to them. Garris founded a non-profit called We Are People First, in honor of her sister who has disabilities. She wants others to see change the way that people view/label those with disabilities.

As I think of my little girl, and what she will grow up to achieve, I can only hope she will remember this great time in history, and let it be the fuel she needs, to be whatever she chooses to be. I hope that she will know that beauty is good, but substance is great.

Teaching our young girls about selflove is the greatest gift we can give them. It’s from self-love that they will be able to be confident in taking risks, and overcoming failures.All five women will forever be the epitome of beauty, courage, and strength. Paving the way, and setting the tone of greatness for future queens of color. Let’s continue to encourage, and motivate our young girls to love themselves, and never stop believing in their dreams.

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Robinson dedicated his life to Civil Rights. He inspired millions when he broke the chains of integrated baseball. After Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball, the other sports soon followed.

The color barrier also started to break in more than just sports. There were more job opportunities, voting, places in local government and eventually federal government. All over the country people began to accept African Americans doing all things in life. Robinson proved that what could be done in baseball could be done everywhere. We should remember this great man for his Major League play and for his work to give all people the freedom they deserve.

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Prolific athlete, Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Businessman, and civil rights leader, Jackie Roosevelt Robinson broke the color barrier when he became the first African-American athlete to play Major League Baseball when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Throughout his career, Robinson stood out as one of the game's most talented and exciting players. As the only player to have his number retired across the entire Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson leaves a legacy that must be acknowledged.

Cynthia Cooper Cynthia Cooper was born April 14, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois. Cooper is the first MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the Woman’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She began playing organized basketball at the age of 16, and later went on to play at the University of Southern California. After graduating she went on to play overseas, where her team won a gold medal at the Olympics, and she was named MVP for a second time. When Cooper retired she became the head coach of the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, Prairie View A&M University, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and Texas Southern University, and the University of Southern California. In 2010 Cooper was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Cynthia Cooper is known as one of the best female basketball players to ever grace the court.

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John Lewis is one of America’s influential “Big Six” civil rights leaders and politicians in Georgia’s 5th district. He has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Golden Plate Award and many other well-deserved accolades. Though he was a major voice during the civil rights era he continues to work in the community in order to reach the younger generation. Currently, he is corresponding on several graphic novels, highlighting his civil rights work. Children, Women, and Families is an issue geared toward helping families survive hardships, emerge from poverty and lifelong sufficiency. “You are a light. You are the light.

Never let anyone—any person or any force— dampen, dim or diminish your light.-John Lewis

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer has made waves on and off the court. His early influence in highschool led him to dominate the NBA and become a basketball Hall of Famer.

Through his NBA stardom Kareem was an outspoken influence concerning injustice within the African American communities.

Kareem has also become adept to being an author and has written over 15 best selling books, along with being a spokesperson and public speaker for many companies. His Skyhook Foundation in collaboration with NASA and UCLA helps the next generation invest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math) education. One of his famous quotes is, “I've had enough success for two lifetimes, my success is talent put together with hard work and luck”.

TYLER PERRY BY: KENNESHA BRACELY Tyler Perry, an African American actor, writer, producer, director, and philanthropist whose birth name is Emmitt Perry Jr., was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has used his experiences of poverty and abuse and turned them into a multi-million-dollar entertainment movement that creates an artistic space for stories related to the African American culture. Mr. Perry does not contribute all his success to hard work or even luck. According to Mr. Perry, “My biggest success is getting over the things that have tried to destroy and take me out of this life. Those are my biggest successes. It has nothing to do with work”.

Refusing to play by the rules of Hollywood, Tyler Perry has now become the first African American to own a major film and TV studio located on the historic grounds of the Ft. McPherson army base in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Perry’s ownership of this 50,000 sq ft complex has allowed him to create over 400 additional job opportunities for those interested in film and crew positions.

Beyond creating job opportunities, his goal is to set an example regarding the importance of establishing legacy and black ownership. He has also paved the way for up and coming actors to show case their talents when no one else would give them a second look.

If this isn’t enough, Tyler Perry is a generous philanthropist. The Perry Foundation mission is “to transform tragedy into triumph” by sowing seeds within several local and international causes that support communities and harvest sustainable changes. Below are just a few of the notable ways Mr. Perry has supported others: A million-dollar donation to NAACP A million dollars to HaitiSettled accounts for all layaways items at two local Atlanta Walmarts Purchased a home for a friend’s ailing mother worth over $300,000 Provided housing for an 88-year-old Atlanta resident who lost her home in a devastating fire Tyler Perry does not go without his critics. Like or dislike, we cannot ignore the accomplishments he has made, the legacy he is creating, and the positive impact he has had on both local and international communities.

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Also known as Percy Miller is an example of not letting where you come from, determine where you are going, by building a Million dollar business from $10,000. Born April 29, 1970 in one of the roughest places in New Orleans, Master P overcame all obstacles. With $10,000 awarded in an insurance case, Master P was able to start No Limit Records.

No Limit Records, an independent record label, started off as a record store, and was founded by Master P. in 1990. With hits like “Bout it, Bout

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it,” and “Make Em Say Ugh,” No limit records stayed at the top of the Billboard charts. Master P starred in several movies, played professional basketball for the Hornets, and the Raptors, owns his own television network, and also owns his own professional basketball league. Throughout his career he has won five Grammys, and other music awards. Master P is an advocate for today’s youth with one ofhis quotes being “I think my thing is, I grew up in the ghetto, and I was able to get a second chance. That’s what I’m trying to tell kids.”

Lebron James His contributions to society extend far

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beyond, providing inspiration to young biys and breaking records. He also founded the IPromise School, offers free tuition, free uniforms, free bikes and helmets, free transportation within two miles of the school, food pantry for families, free breakfast and lunch, GEDs and job placement services for parents, guaranteed tuition to the Univ. of Akron for every student who graduates LeBron James along with Maverick Carter, Rick Bernstein produced “The Shop,” genuine conversations about the issues that plague and delight them: race, family, sports, entertainment, aging, motherhood, politics, and the demands and challenges of being in the spotlight.

Angela Davis BY: MASHONDA WADDELL

Many remember Angela Davis for her imprisonment and trial on conspiracy charges in the early 1970’s, which started the “Free Angela Davis” movement, but Angela’s achievements equate to so much more than just a movement. Angela Davis has dedicated her life to eliminating racial and economic injustice dating back to her teenage years when she would organize interracial study groups. She’s sacrificed endlessly while serving this cause, and in turn suffered several losses.

Angela believed in being an agent of change, which is one of the reasons that she decided to join The Black Panther Party. Her membership with them was very brief, due to experiencing frustration from the sexist practices of the party’s members. She went on to join Che-Lumumba Club, an all-black youth unit of the communist party. Her involvement with this party is what caused her to lose her position at UCLA, which she fought for and later gained back. She left the job for good when her contract ended.

It was through her support for three prison inmates of Soledad Prison, that she began her journey of advocacy for justice within the criminal justice system. Her support for these inmates landed her in prison on charges of conspiracy, murder, and kidnapping. She was later acquitted on these charges, and to this day Angela argues, “Prison as a form of punishment is directly connected to capitalism.”

Currently, Angela continues to travel abroad and throughout the United States lecturing individuals from all backgrounds and races on issues regarding race, the criminal justice system, and women’s rights. She was a featured speaker and made honorary co-chair at the Woman’s March on Washington in 2017. Her passion for social justice is also visible through the numerous books that she has written including Angela Davis: An Autobiography (1974), Women, Race, and Class (1980), Women, Culture and Politics (1989), Are Prisons Obsolete? (2003), Abolition Democracy (2005), and The Meaning of Freedom (2012). Through her books and her persistent work of educating others on the importance of social justice, Angela has made great strides towards implementing equality and justice throughout the world.

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“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.�

Angela Davis

OPRAH WINFREY By: Branden & Mashonda

There’s something about being a black

Oprah is very prevalent in the entertainment

woman that makes one limitless. Black

world, dominating as a media executive,

women have the ability to achieve feats that

actress, talk show host, television producer,

many have attempted, but have yet to

and philanthropist. Although she carries

conquer. Many of their accomplishments can

some very prominent titles, she has never

be attributed to their daring personalities,

forgotten where she came from. In 2007 she

and desire to come out on top. Oprah

founded The Oprah Winfrey Leadership

Winfrey is a great example of how the

Academy for Girls, a boarding school for girls

tenacity of a black woman can yield superior

in grades 8-12, located in South Africa. While

results. She was born into poverty but

Oprah doesn’t have children of her own, she

managed to build an empire rivaled by few.

treats the girls at this school as if they are

In 2003 she became the first black woman

her own, taking care of all of their financial

billionaire, while this wasn’t her only first, it

needs, and spending quality time with each

was one of her biggest. Oprah was also the

one of them. There are numerous testimonies,

first African American to win the Cecile B.

from the students, raving about the school

Demille Award, and the first African American

and ‘Mama O,’ as many of them call her. From

woman news anchor at Nashville’s WTVF-TV.

her giveaways on her show to her

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lasting legacy for generations to come.

Stand-Up Black Girl, They’re Looking Black girl, I speak to the inner you. The one who goes through ups and downs without any time to gather your thoughts. I speak to the little girl who stays strong even when her brain tells her to cry. I speak to the little girl who looks in the mirror and compares her body to the ones she sees in the magazines or on TV. I speak to the little girl who has no support around her and friends that tell her she’ll look better if she wears this. I speak to the little girl who cries herself to sleep because yet she still hasn’t found peace. I speak to the little girl pretending to be happy because she feels as though she has it all but yet still missing a piece of herself. I speak to you. You out of all people have damaged yourself completely.

Your vitiligo humbled you in the moment of feeling as though you weren’t pretty enough it made you unique. I speak to you because the scars that cover your body are reminders of how strong you were and remain to be. I speak to you because the more you try to change who you are you’re still stuck being exactly the same. To be comfortable in your body is to embrace it. Is to love yourself flaws and all. I wrote a poem awhile ago when I was still embracing all the flaws that created who I am.

“I come from Queens. Queens of many generations with long black Cherokee hair, smooth skin made up of black and blue bruises telling a story form back then. You see, I am a Queen but not of royalty. I am a Queen because my Father is a King. My Father that made you and I from the rib of a man he made in his own image. I am a Queen because my Father is a King. My Father who sacrificed his only begotten son to die for our sins. My Father who made water into wine. Who gave Mary a son when she didn’t even know she could have a child.

I am a Queen. I am a Queen because my grandmother is one. A woman who had to make her body a servant to please a man that wasn’t our Father. A woman who looked a white man in his eye and told him she wouldn’t come. A woman whose voice was so sweet and soft but had words that would pierce your heart. You see, I come from Queens. So I won’t serve you something that I don’t want you to have , I won’t powder my face to erase the lines, I won’t cover my hair with another cultures story.

Cause I am a Queen. I’ll just simply let my sweet soft voice whisper the words my grandmother once told me, “For one may portray the characteristics of a Queen but if one speck of hair comes out her head then she was not made from me.”.”

So black girl, embrace who you are. Embrace the color of your skin and enjoy the flaws of your body. Regardless of what you do to it, it’ll never be more beautiful than the original. BEAUTIFUL, BLACK and UNIQUE.

BY: JASMINE YATES

DID YOU KNOW?

ALONZO FRANKLIN HERNDON (1858- 1927) 1878 at age 20, moved to Jonesboro Georgia and opened his first barbershop. In 1883 Herndon moved to Atlanta Georgia to continue his barbering in the largest city in the state. By 1904, Herndon owned three barbershop and bragged that one of them was the largest and best barbershop in the region. As his income grew Herndon began to invest in real estate purchasing more than 100 rental and commercial property.

Herndon purchased a failing insurance company that had $5,000 in assets in 1905, by 1922 the company had more than $400,000 in assets. Later that year he changed the name of the company to Atlanta Life Insurance Company and rapidly expanded branches in Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas. Alozo died in Atlanta July 21, 1927 at the age of 69.

REFERENCE: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/herndon-alonzofranklin-1858-1927/

By: Tanijah Way

What Black History Means To Me: We celebrate African American History throughout the month of February. We do this by recognizing the achievements made by African Americans and their central roles in U.S. history.

Black history month is about the contributions made by blacks to the community, which were ignored due to blacks not being treated the same as other people, because of the color of our skin.

Black history month is to remember the important events and African nationality. It’s also about the struggle African-Americans had to face to gain equality and freedom.

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DID YOU KNOW?

SHIRLEY CHISHOLM (1924- 2005) "Unbought and Unbossed" Shirley Chisholm became the first African American Congress woman in 1968 representing the state of New York for 7 terms. She also was the first African American woman to run for the president in 1972. In her announcing she said “I am not the candidate of black America, although I am black and proud. I am not the candidate of the women’s movement of this country, although I am a woman and I am equally proud of that. I am the candidate of the people, my presence before you now symbolizes a new era in American political history”. During her run for president there were three separate assassination attempts were made on her life.

Chisholm was a founding member of the black caucus in 1969 and championed minority education and employment opportunities throughout her career.

REFERENCE: https://www.biography.com/political-figure/shirley-chisholm

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DID YOU KNOW? If you love video games you should thank Gerald “Jerry” Lawson! Gerald was born December 1, 1940 and grew up in Queens, New York. As a child Gerald was always a “Geek”, he ran an amateur radio station out of his house after building a ham radio on his own, he even got a radio license. He taught himself most of what he knew about engineering.

Gerald created the first removable game cartridge and in the 70’s that was unheard of! Things were tough for Lawson during this time because there were so few African Americans in technology the company he worked for and its executives thought his was Indian. He was also one of two black members of the famous homebrew computing club a group that includes Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. "The whole reason I did games was because people said, 'You can't do it,'" Lawson told the San Jose Mercury News in an interview. "I'm one of the guys, if you tell me I can't do something, I'll turn around and do it."

JERRY LAWSON "SELF TAUGHT ENGINEER" REFERENCE: https://www.engadget.com/2015/02/20/jerry-lawson-game-pioneer/

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PLACES TO VISIT FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH African-American Civil War Memorial (Washington D.C.): There are many monuments dedicated to the Civil War this one specifically is for the Colored Troops, that served in the war and died for their country.

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Hailed as the hardest working player in the NBA, the only NBA player to have a 20 year career with one team, five championships, two MVPs, one regular season MVP, and these are just a sampling of his otherworldly statistics. Kobe Bryant was 17 years-old when he announced “I have decided to skip college and take my talents to the NBA” There were many who criticized the decision, but Bryant understood the greatness inside of him and was ready to bet on himself.

Kobe took a risk and he indeed was amazing on the court. What made him phenomenal was the fact that his on court skills didn’t even come close to who he was off the court. The impact he left on his friends, on his community and on the world is what made him truly legendary.

Kobe was one of the most humble millionaires one could encounter, he was very involved with his fans, interacting with them every chance he could get. It wasn’t uncommon to see him posing with a fan for a picture or attending numerous charity events across the country. Kobe constantly found ways to give back to the community and to show his love and appreciation for humanity. From sponsoring families through the Make A Wish Foundation to Supporting the Read to Achieve Foundation Kobe has poured an extensive amount of time and money into the community. Not only did he give back to his community but he involved his family in the process too. Often when one would see Kobe performing a good deed, his family was seen right by his side, assisting in every way possible while wearing huge smiles.

Whether an individual was a Lakers fan or not, it was hard not to love Kobe. He was an all round good guy, very family-oriented, and down to earth. Though his life ended tragically on January 26, 2020, his legacy will live on forever, and he will always be remembered for the love that he showed to everyone and that he came in contact with.

Vanessa lost her husband, and daughter Natalia, Bianca, and Capri lost their father, and the world lost an icon, a legend, and an example of a great man.

Kobe Bryant "8","24"

18-time All-Star

FIVE NBA Championships

TWO NBA FINALS MVP

2008 NBA MVP

12-time Defensive Team

Bryant won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2018, as the executive producer of "Dear Basketball."

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PLACES TO VISIT FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH African Burial Ground Monument (NY): Thousands of African-American slaves were buried at this site and were unearthed as a crew were preparing to build a federal office in 1991. On this monument it is marked with the phrase: “For all those who were lost, For all those who were stolen; For all those who were left behind, For all those who were not forgotten�.

Chérie is a Certified Public Accountant based in Southern California. She has more than 8 years of Public Accounting Experience and is a Manager in her firm’s Tax Practice. While nonprofit tax and compliance is her niche, her experience includes trust and estate accounting and tax, income tax planning for individuals and business accounting and tax.

Outside of work, she assists with the nursery and audit ministry at her Church and serves on the Board of Directors for two local nonprofit organizations. She is a proud mother, happily married, and is trained in modern, ballet, tap and other styles of dance. For more information about Chérie or services offered via The Little CPA, please contact thelittlecpa@gmail.com.

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Behind every king there’s a queen pushing him to reach his potential, pushing him to break his limitations, pushing him to conquer the world as he deems necessary, all while protecting him from those that would bring about his downfall if given the chance. There is no king without a queen, as his supports comes from her, his strength is her, and his iron will is forged from her words of inspiration.

- Blaine Way

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Love is something most of us hope to experience in our lifetime, therefore we spend our lives searching until we find it. Sometimes it doesn’t require much work to find our soulmate, we just have to simply open our eyes.

Luckily David and Charity realized this, and in this realization they were able to find the love that their hearts longed for. What makes their story even more intriguing is that David and Charity have been able to experience what many merely wish to encounter, BLACK LOVE. David and Charity met in 2009 on the campus of Louisiana State University Shreveport, where Charity was visiting her maid of honor, Sheika, a mutual friend of theirs. She and David instantly formed a friendship and the three of them kept in touch with each other, almost daily. As the years passed, seven to be exact, the friendship between Charity and David deepened; they found themselves being each other’s personal diary.

Fast forward to 2016, David was set to be in a wedding and needed to go to Baton Rouge to be fitted for his tuxedo.

After asking a couple of his friends to go and them turning him down, he asked Charity if she wanted to go. After feeling sorry for him, and not wanting him to travel alone, she agreed to go.

They had taken several trips as strictly friends, but to their surprise this trip would be very different. They traveled to Baton Rouge for his fitting, then decided to go to New Orleans where they spent the remainder of the weekend.

Charity states “Something about this trip was different; this trip would be the transition of a really great friendship into a relationship.” Upon returning home from the trip, she recalls realizing the undeniable reality that they no longer had just a friendship. They tried to continue their “friendship”, but that didn’t last long. About a month after their New Orleans trip, David asked Charity to be his girlfriend and they’ve been inseparable ever since.

Three years later, David suggested that they take a trip to New Orleans, just to get away for a weekend. This was common for them as they often traveled to various places. He told her that one of his friends that lived in the area would be joining them, and suggested going to a nice dinner to jumpstart their stay.

This was right up Charity’s alley she confessed, anyone that knows her knows that she loves to eat. David suggested that they meet up with his friend before the dinner so that he could take our pictures. At this point, she was still oblivious to what was about to transpire. They pulled up to Jackson Square, and she began snapping his pictures as they waited for his friend. As she was taking his pictures, she noticed something bulging from his pocket, but she was unable to tell what it was.

Again, she confessed that she is also very nosey and she was not letting up until she figured out what was in his pocket. He continued to deny anything being in his pocket, however Charity wasn’t letting it go. David then grabbed her hands, and in that moment she knew what was happening. All of their close friends and family appeared out of nowhere (she had NO idea they were even in New Orleans) as he dropped down on one knee. He was so nervous that he couldn’t get his rehearsed speech out.

He later told her that he planned to say “I brought you to Jackson Square to make you Mrs. Jackson.” To her it didn’t matter how he phrased it her answer was still the same, “Yes!!!”While there is no such thing as the perfect love story, it is inspiring to see that people are still giving love a chance. For those that are thinking about giving up on love, hopefully this story gives them a shimmer of hope that their chance for love is coming soon. Furthermore, it should inspire them to open their eyes, and uncover that maybe their soulmate isn’t so far out of reach.

PLACES TO VISIT FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH Booker T. Washington National Monument (VA): The first African-American man invited to the White House while Theordore Roosevelt’s presidency. In addition, he was the first president of the Tuskegee Institute one of the original HBCU’s of America.

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NATURAL HAIR ALL CURLED UP BY: TERRI KING HUNT The relationship African American women have had with their hair over the years has always been complicated. From washing to moisturizing, detangling to styling, the hair debate is always raging and Black hair is constantly under attack. At times the attacks come from society, suggesting that black hair must look a certain way in order to be considered “professional”. Other times the attack comes from within, with “naturals condemning those with chemically treated hair and vice versa. The question however, is why? Why do black women have this love-hate relationship with their hair and what can we as black women AND men do to change the way we view our hair?

A growing network of educated, passionate, and talented, stylists are addressing the issue of hair love “head” on. They have become experts in the science and molecular structure of black hair and are committed to fully understanding what makes hair healthy rather than simply giving the “appearance” hair health. Their mission is to help black women come to love, appreciate and respect their hair through education and application.

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HAIR CARE

Cosmetologist LaTonya Jackson One such stylist is LaTonya Jackson. Jackson is the owner and founder of Iridescent Hair Co Salon in Ogden, Utah. Jackson is a licensed cosmetologist, specializing in curly and kinky hair. Her salon is uniquely nestled in a State whose rising African American population makes up roughly 1.1% of the states total population. Born and raised in Utah, Jackson has always been fascinated by hair. After receiving her MBA from Independence University, she decided it was time to return to her first love. She is now a master cosmetologist and has developed a program called the Butterfly Coils Project.

The butterfly coils project began as a program to help families understand that dealing with tight curly hair is not as scary as they think. However, what began as a program designed for parents of young girls has quickly grown into a program for cosmetology students and pros; and specifically focused on women of all ages who want to wear their real hair.

Many of the women Jackson works with are women who are happy to be natural, meaning they refrain from the use of products that chemically alter their hair, but most of these women have gone 15-20 years, relying on weaves, wigs and extensions to manage their natural hair. The damage of these “protective styles” is having a profound effect on the health of their hair.

This is not just an issue for Jackson and her clients. A recent study showed a rising number of African American women, nearly 47% are experiencing some level of thinning or complete hair loss. Through the education of the Butterfly Coils program Jackson is on a mission to change that statistic one curl at a time.

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Jackson suggests that while there are many misconceptions about black hair, there are three in particular that are important to address early if you want to make a significant impact on wearing and maintaining healthy natural hair.

First, It’s hard to keep natural hair moisturized.

Jackson says this is simply not true. The hair product industry has become increasingly aware of the natural hair movement and has responded by adjusting their product lines to include products for the “naturlista”. The problem is that these products are full of heavy creams, oils, and butters which are not moisturizers but rather sealants and protectants. Jackson says “The days of fearing water are over because the one thing every kinky and curly girl needs is water. Water is the ultimate moisturizer for black hair and getting the best results is all in the technique.” Jackson suggests using water based and more nourishing products to wash, moisturize, and style hair.

Second, protective styles are the best way to maintain healthy hair.

A protective hair style is any style that protects your hair from physical, chemical, or environmental damage. Protective styles allow your hair to rest from daily manipulation and keep hair strands safely protected from environmental damage. In order for a protective style to work, it has to be carefully installed, maintained, and regularly refreshed. Jackson reminds her clients that protective hairstyles are meant to be used for short intervals of time to provide a rest, but what she warns against is the abuse of the convenience.

The long term abuse and neglect that comes from wearing box braids, weaves, and cornrows with extensions for long periods of time is resulting in weak and damaged hair. Maintaining strong healthy hair allows women to wear their curls out and free on a regular basis. I no longer believe in ‘protective styles’ what are we protecting our hair from? Switch the dynamic, wear your real hair more often, and wear these braided/weaved ‘temporary’ styles less often. and third, Natural hair care is expensive.

Your hair is your crowning glory and the hair care industry is making a lot of money off of the consumer. Many African American women believe that caring for their natural hair is expensive, but as Jackson tells her clients most of the expense we incur comes from the fact that we are junkies looking for the right product.

We also spend hundreds if not thousands every year on hair extensions and braids without even realizing it. By seeking out knowledgeable and licensed hair care professionals you can significantly shorten the time it takes to style your hair daily as well as minimize the number of products purchased each year. “Quality hair care is an investment, but it is an investment that has far reaching benefits”

The African American community is beginning to experience a shift. Black women are promoting healthy hair over the need to keep up with the latest hair trend.

The result of this shift is the rise of beautiful black women rocking their gorgeous healthy strands, no matter the type. “All hair is good hair, because healthy hair is good hair,” says Jackson “and understanding how to care and maintain it is the key.” Taking time to learn, adjust and invest in the care and keeping of your natural hair will make all the difference in the world. Remember Queen, you are royalty and your hair is your crown, you should rock it as such.

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PLACES TO VISIT FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH “Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument (MD): Arranged by President Obama in 2013; this abolitionist is the most well-known operator of the Underground Railroad.

“Moses of the people” as she lead over 60 people to freedom.

Close to her monument is The Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge; this is the exact land that she worked on as a slave and learned navigating skills.

CREATING GENERATIONAL WEALTH by: C.Williams, CPA

Before I worked in public accounting, I thought I was good with money. I budgeted and I saved...that’s it! I knew where my money was going, but the reality was, it was not going very far. Not until I started doing tax work for millionaires did I learn that there were a plethora of tools to grow your money. While working at a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm that serves high net-worth taxpayers, I learned that the wealthy use their wealth to create a financial legacy that will provide economic benefits for future generations. Here are a few methods our clients have used to build their legacy.

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Strategize Most of our clients hire us to help develop their financial strategy. For the wealthy, a strategy includes tax planning, philanthropic planning, estate planning, investment planning and an income and expense analysis. For the common folk, however, a strategy might only include a budget and simple wealth and estate planning. Whichever strategy you choose, it will serve as a roadmap to give your finances clear direction. The key to making a financial strategy work towards your financial legacy is sticking to it. That means, you have to analyze your actual expenses and budgeted expenses on a regular basis. By comparing the numbers, you can adjust your strategy to increase savings, remove expenses, or increase your cash flow to build your legacy.

Invest in Business Most of our clients own some type of business. Some have interest in Partnerships, many are Shareholders, others are business founders, and we have a few that have inherited businesses. A business investment helps to build a financial legacy by providing an additional stream of income (presuming the business is profitable) to leverage your financial strategy.

To maximize the impact of your business investments, its best to coordinate your business investments with your tax plan. For instance, let’s say you planned to sell shares of a business for a large capital gain. If you proactively share your plan to sell with your tax adviser, they might advise you to increase charitable contributions, or sell separate business property for a loss to minimize your tax liability. A lower tax liability means more resources available to build your financial legacy.

Purchase Real Estate Property ownership helps build a financial legacy through appreciation. Here in Los Angeles, home values can easily appreciate 20% in 2-3 years. That means, a home purchased for $400,000 in 2020 could be worth $480,000 in 2022. That’s an extra $80,000 in equity to add to your financial legacy.Home ownership also provides stability. Many of our clients pay off their home mortgage before retirement. They retire without a mortgage payment and use their retirement income towards travel, grandkids and estate planning. When they pass, their children have a home to reside in, rent or sell to build their own financial legacies.

Create an Estate Plan

"The cars we drive say a lot about us. "

An estate plan is essential to building a financial legacy. A financial legacy does not exist if assets are not legally designated to a person or an entity. With an estate plan, a will is created to outline your estate designations, and a living trust is created to provide legal direction for the distribution of your estate's assets. An estate plan can also include health directives and legal guardianship for minor children. Some estate plans include life insurance policies, while others rely on the individual beneficiary designation included with the life insurance policy.

Complex estate plans will include Bypass Trusts, Marital Trusts and other types of trusts that will strategically reduce estate tax.

Give A financial legacy is most impactful when used to improve the lives of others. I have prepared tax returns for hundreds of public charities and private foundations that thrive because wealthy donors give funds to organizations that share their values. Some even establish endowments with charitable organizations to preserve funds for a specific cause. Whether it’s through a planned charitable gift or random acts of kindness, the value of giving is beyond and financial worth.

Teach Financial Literacy According to the Williams Group Wealth Consultancy, 70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the second generation. While there are various reasons as to why wealth does not trickle down, a key method to promote generational wealth is through education. We must help our kids develop a proper money mindset. In our household, we have a Biblical worldview and will teach our children accordingly. They will learn to pray for financial guidance, save, invest, avoid certain types of debt, own property and give to those in need. They will understand why the economy goes up and down and how much they will need to make a living as an adult.

Passing down assets without the knowledge is a disservice to future generations. Financial literacy is key.Although there are a plethora of methods to build a financial legacy, the most common methods I have observed during my experience in public accounting include strategies, business investments, real estate purchases, estate plans, gifts and financial literacy. I have personally implemented some of these methods, others are in progress. I hope you develop some or all of these methods as well. The success of our community will be propelled by our financial legacy.

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