Nelson, Michael Smith, Kwasi Harris, Joel Harris, Rachel Willis, Roderick Nnamdi, Kojo Roddick, Major Dixon, Richard N Cummings, Elijah

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The episode suggests that the fight for rights in the late 1990's has shifted from Civil Rights to Silver Rights, a movement of empowerment for the wealthless in America. This episode talks with elected and appointed black leaders in Maryland who are focusing on economic priorities as the key to progress for African Americans. They also talk about the responsibility they feel as serving as role models to inspire others to become involved in politics or guiding them in improving their economic positions. One path to prosperity is strategic government investment in fledgling African-American firms and businesses.

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WHUT-TV (Howard University Television)

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Digital Commonwealth