These three Black Americans who diversified financial markets [Video]

GREENSBORO, N.C. — As Black History Month comes to a close, a Greensboro financial expert vows to honor the trailblazers who pioneered job and wealth opportunities for communities long disadvantaged by prejudice.

Money literacy author and Debt Sucks University founder Ja’Net Adams credits her personal financial achievements, including paying off $50,000 of debt in two years, to the premises established by pivotal Black Americans in finance.

ANNIE MALONE

Adams acknowledged in the world of finance, most businessmen and businesswomen are familiar with Madame C.J. Walker, the groundbreaking beautify entrepreneur of the 1880s. Less-well-known is her boss, Annie Malone, who founded Poro College Company to prioritize and monetize Black hair care.

“Annie Malone was a millionaire before Walker came to work for her at Malone’s hair product company. Annie Malone used her wealth to create jobs for 75,000 Black and brown women in …