💰 Before Oprah, before Jay-Z, before modern Black wealth—there were the first Black millionaires.

In Black Fortunes, Shomari Wills uncovers the untold stories of six African Americans who escaped slavery and built empires, defying the odds in a deeply racist society. These pioneers—Mary Ellen Pleasant, Robert Reed Church, Hannah Elias, Annie Turnbo-Malone, O.W. Gurley, and Madam C.J. Walker—laid the foundation for Black entrepreneurship and economic success.

Join our AI hosts, j(AI)n and d(AI)n, as we explore how these trailblazers amassed wealth, fought against systemic oppression, and reinvested in their communities. How did they navigate a country built to hold them back? And what lessons can we take from their stories today? Let’s get into it.

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