The Film Black Friday

The documentary, "Black Friday", takes an in depth look into the spending habits of African-Americans in America. The film chronicles the financial mis-education of many African-Americans and explores the economic pitfalls that continue to derail the progress of the community-at-large. In an effort to heighten the economic awareness and financial responsibility in the community, the film, Black Friday, presents solutions on how to better manage the $1.2 Trillion dollars that leaves African-American communities annually. In addition, the film champions the importance of leaving a financial and ethical legacy for the next generation. Featured in the documentary are Rapper/Activist David Banner, Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network and host of “The Michael Imhotep Show”, Dr. Claud Anderson, Dr. Umar Johnson, Prof. Kaba Kamene, Tony Browder, Hill Harper, Johnnie Gill, Judge Glenda, Hatchett, Cynthia Bailey, Dr. George, C. Fraser, Dave Anderson founder of The Empowerment Radio Network, Atty. Warren Ballentine and more Black Friday: What Legacy Will You Leave? was the first installment, which was released in 2015 and the series scratched the surface in creating the platform to talk about money and to offer practical solutions for the economic problem. At the beginning of the film, a 9-year old kid asked me, “If you die today, will you leave bills or benefits?” That is a heat check question to get you to think “What I am doing with my money?” Death doesn’t give you a notice, it’s unexpected and the question is to give you a chance to check your funds.