03/21/2025

Ep: 226 - Don’t Be Fooled By The Media

In this week's episode of the Black Wealth Renaissance podcast, hosts David and Jalen dive deep into timely topics like media literacy, black entrepreneurship, and creating lasting wealth.  The duo discusses: The critical importance of media literacy in today’s fast-paced digital world, especially when it comes to understanding political news and social media’s influence on your life. Whether black people should build their businesses from the ground up or focus on acquiring established businesses for quicker wealth generation. A shocking story about a young woman in Carolina who lost her home due to a $400 HOA fee—illustrating the impact of financial mismanagement and the importance of understanding the costs of homeownership. A tribute to Junior Bridgeman, a legendary black businessman who recently passed away, leaving behind a legacy of entrepreneurship and success. Listen in as David and Jalen share insights on how you can build wealth, protect your financial future, and leave a legacy for generations to come. Key Points: 0:17 - Episode Introduction: Recap of Austin Trip & Show Delay 6:35 - Media Literacy: How to Protect Yourself from Misinformation 42:55 - Building Wealth: Should Black People Focus on Starting or Acquiring Businesses? 54:49 - Homeownership Crisis: A $400 Fee Costs a Black Woman Her Home 1:02:40 - Honoring Junior Bridgeman: Legacy of Black Business Leadership 1:16:21 - Cultural Shifts: Why Forever 21 Isn’t Relevant Anymore 1:23:31 - France Wants the Statue of Liberty Back: Exploring Historical Reparation Movements Get Life Insurance Today Reference Links  Deepfake  Elon Deepfake  Deepfake Incident database  The Greatest Heist In History - Haiti forced to pay reparations Leave Us A 5 Star Rating & Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Keep Up With the Hosts David Bellard  https://instagram.com/david_bellard https://twitter.com/daviddagoliath_ Jalen Clark  https://instagram.com/_jclark06 https://twitter.com/jefeklap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices