Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks to author and educator Kimberly Jones about her book, 'Wealthy Blacks Before the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863'. The book helps dispel the myth that Black wealth did not exist in the days of slavery. Kimberly Jones shares information on wealthy business people of color in the 1800's and how they struggled and thrived during that period. The book also examines why many of these stories are relatively unknown and how it relates to the supression of Black History.

<p>Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks to author and educator Kimberly Jones about her book, '<a href="https://a.co/d/jdfTBdH">Wealthy Blacks Before the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863</a>'. The book helps dispel the myth that Black wealth did not exist in the days of slavery. Kimberly Jones shares information on wealthy business people of color in the 1800's and how they struggled and thrived during that period. The book also examines why many of these stories are relatively unknown and how it relates to the supression of Black History.</p>

Artful story telling takes center stage as BIN’S "Black Land" podcast taps into the lives of ordinary people and brings to life their extraordinary tales of triumph and circumstance. Join Emmy award winning Host Vanessa Tyler each week as she dives deep into uncharted stories and gives an overdue and deserving voice to those who have often experienced the other side of the American dream. From laughter to tears, triumph to trials, Black Land delivers the personal narratives of Black people surviving through struggles, and challenges, and unmasks their stories through a combination of expert guests, heartwarming honesty, and an authentic dialogue that's rarely heard on podcasts today.

<p>Artful story telling takes center stage as BIN’S "Black Land" podcast taps into the lives of ordinary people and brings to life their extraordinary tales of triumph and circumstance. Join Emmy award winning Host Vanessa Tyler each week as she dives deep into uncharted stories and gives an overdue and deserving voice to those who have often experienced the other side of the American dream. From laughter to tears, triumph to trials, Black Land delivers the personal narratives of Black people surviving through struggles, and challenges, and unmasks their stories through a combination of expert guests, heartwarming honesty, and an authentic dialogue that's rarely heard on podcasts today.</p>

Black Land Podcast

Dr. Vanessa Tyler talks to author and educator Kimberly Jones about her book, 'Wealthy Blacks Before the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863'.

Episode 69 - Black Millionaires Before Emancipation

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