Birmingham Premiere screening of ‘Black Friday: What Legacy will you leave?

Sat 8 July 2017 18:30 – 22:00

Black History Studies presents Birmingham Premiere screening of ‘Black Friday: What Legacy will you leave?’ with presentation on ‘Building Wealth through Financial Literacy.’

When you die, what will you leave behind, bills or benefits?

In the documentary Black Friday, “What Legacy Will You Leave” Ric Mathis examines the Economic Psychology of African Americans spending habits and the importance of leaving a Legacy. 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.

Before the screening, Financial Educator Charmaine Simpson of Black History Studies will deliver a short presentation on ‘Building Wealth through Financial Literacy.’ Financial literacy is a really important skill to develop if you want to manage your finances, build your wealth faster and run your own business. This presentation will also encourage you to address your own financial situation with practical steps and tips on how to improve your financial literacy and achieve your goals. It’s time to learn how to win the money game, protect your family, get your money to work as hard for you as you work for it, accelerate your mortgage, pay consumer debts off faster, save, make and get better value for your money and position yourself for a comfortable retirement.

There will be a Q&A discussion after the screening.

This event will take place on SATURDAY 8TH JULY 2017 from 6.30pm to 10pm. Doors open at 6.30pm. Event starts at 7pm.

This event will be held at Ladywood Community and Health Centre, St Vincent Street West, Ladywood, Birmingham, B16 8RP.

Tickets are £6.50. Children under 16 are FREE.

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