We wrap up Black History Month discussing “Black Fortunes: The Story of the First 6 African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires” with author Shomari Wills. This is a great conversation full of insights and thoughts on the challenges these people faced and impacts they leave on our lives even until this day.

 
Episode 84 Timestamps:

 	Preview Of Interview [2:32]
 	Who Is Shomari Wills [4:10]
 	The Genius Of Uncle John Drew [8:58]
 	From Slave To Generational Hero - Meet Napoleon [11:20]
 	Mentoring Sherman Hensley & Patti Labelle!? [17:08]
 	The Process Of Creating A Book [20:25]
 	Book: Africa A Continent For The Taking By Howard French http://amzn.to/2F95Z20 [21:17]
 	The Nuts & Bolts For People Who Want To Write A Book [24:47]
 	The Creation Of Black Wealth... A Revolutionary Act [28:32]
 	Meet The Slick, Cunning, & Straight Black Wig-Wearing Jeremiah Hamilton [32:41]
 	Mary Ellen Pleasant: Financier, Real Estate Mogul, Purveyor Of Gold Digging Needs [37:50]
 	O.W. Gurley And The Genesis Of Black Wall Street [41:53]
 	The Misconception Of Madam CJ Walker & Annie Malone [44:58]
 	Shomari Wills On Money Lessons Learned From The Stories Of The First Black Millionaires [51:39]
 	How To Leave A Legacy Without A Will [56:31]
 	What’s Next For “SHO”? [1:00:51]

Show Links & Mentions:

 	Show notes: https://yourmoneyright.com/84
 	Book: Black Fortunes, The Story of the First 6 African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires by Shomari Wills http://amzn.to/2CJRuNb
 	Howard French taught Shomari everything he knows about book writing
 	Samuel Freedman who helped with proposal for Black Fortunes
 	Gloria Loomis: Literary Agent
 	Tracy Sherrod: Editorial Director
 	Book: Africa A Continent For The Taking By Howard French http://amzn.to/2F95Z20
 	Shomari “Sho” Wills on Twitter
 	Shomari “Sho” Wills on Instagram

 
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Black History Month: Phenomenal Stories of America’s First Black Millionaires with Author Shomari Wills

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