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Published Jun 29, 2020

NBA Legend John Salley & Filmmaker John Lewis | Rich Roll Podcast

Join Rich Roll as NBA legend John Salley and filmmaker John Lewis delve into the power of black empowerment through financial independence, expose the deep-seated roots of racism and police brutality in America, and tackle food injustice with insights from their documentary "They're Trying to Kill Us."
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  • Black Businesses

    and emphasize the importance of supporting black-owned businesses to foster community wealth and economic opportunities. Salley shares his entrepreneurial ventures, including opening health-focused cafes in black and brown neighborhoods to combat food deserts and promote wellness 1. Lewis highlights the significant spending power of black consumers, noting that reinvesting in black businesses can create a ripple effect of economic empowerment 1.

    Black consumers spend $1.2 trillion a year. How many black businesses are put up front to make that money?

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    They both stress the need for education and involvement of families in this process, advocating for a holistic approach to community upliftment 2.

       

    Financial Independence

    Financial independence is a crucial theme discussed by and , who argue that true change requires economic self-sufficiency within the black community. Salley reflects on historical struggles for civil rights, emphasizing that financial strategies are essential for meaningful progress 3. He advocates for crowdfunding and self-reliance, suggesting that black communities must build their own economic structures 3.

    We got to now crowdfund and source to ourselves. We now have to build things that help us as a community.

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    Lewis and Salley also discuss the need to unlearn past behaviors and take decisive action towards financial literacy and independence 4.

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