Basic Black

This week, we look at cryptocurrency - or "crypto" - and whether it is a path to generating wealth for people of color. There have been a number of reports and articles discussing the increase of Black and brown people, along with millennials and women, interested in cryptocurrency largely due to its low barrier to entry, in addition to historical issues around wealth creation in the Black community. But what is cryptocurrency, and is the somewhat volatile digital currency market truly the answer?

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 5406

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Live broadcasts featuring a panel of the sharpest observers of the current news, events, and topics impacting black communities locally and nationally.

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Basic Black has served as a vehicle for African American community empowerment and for the sharing and celebration of its rich history and culture since 1968.

The series remains one of the longest-running programs on public television focusing on the interests of people of color.