“It’s important to see black women not only become financially conscious, but able to maintain financial stability for themselves and their families.”
hen I was a child, my parents talked to me about the importance of paying bills on time, maintaining good credit. And saving.
Today, too many African-American girls aren’t learning about money matters. While I value the important financial lessons my parents taught me, I also recognize their advice was limited, based on their experiences and knowledge.
Like many young African-American girls growing up in families without wealth, we lacked in-depth discussions about financial security, investing and building sustainable, transferrable wealth.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, co-chair and co-founder of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, hosted a symposium at Chicago State University Friday that offered important advice on finances.
The event, “Securing the Bag,” attracted nearly 300 women.
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