Build a Black Wall Street in WA State
Listen to a student athlete share his dream of building a “Black Wall Street” in Washington State.
Black Capitalism
2022-2023
Participating in Capitalism While Hating It
Two Black business owners reflect on the legacy of colonialism and how they operate under the continued coloniality of U.S. capitalism.
Shifting Our Values to Dismantle Systems
In this clip, two Black business owners discuss what it would look like to create economic systems that are equitable and value their communities.
Companies That Make Supporting Us Part of Their Brand
In this clip, listen as mother and son discuss what it means to be an intentional consumer.
Supporting Black Businesses
In this clip, listen as mother and son reflect on why they buy from Black businesses.
Access and Black Capital
In this clip, listen as the daughter of the founder of the first Black banks and credit unions in Seattle discusses the motivations her father had for founding these institutions.
Everything in My Power to Make It Better
Listen as mother and son discuss their lineage and what it means to be a Black American.
Success Stories Allow People to Dream
In this clip, listen as dialogue partners discuss the significance of small business success stories because of how they give hope to the community.
How We Support BIPOC Led Businesses
Listen as these two dialogue partners discuss what it looks like to intentionally seek out and support BIPOC businesses.
Listen, Attend, and Dive Into Culture Different From Mine
In this clip, listen as mother and son discuss the range of different Black lived experiences in the U.S.
Tracing the Roots of Capitalism
In this clip, Alex and Syreeta trace the roots of capitalism, a system of oppression built off the descendants of enslaved Africans.