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Imani M. Blackmon is a young mogul on the rise. With the release of his first book, The Future Starts Today: The young Person’s Guide to Financial Independence, he has sounded a clarion call for a new corps of young African American entrepreneurs. The book challenges the millennial generation to engage in financially sensible choices, as they prepare to take their place among the world’s creative and innovative business leaders. It provides valuable lessons, and cautionary notes carved from his personal journey. Imani is the recipient of the Maryland Northeast Region Scholarship and is currently a freshman Finance major at Howard University, in Washington DC. He has spoken for numerous high profile business events addressing the issues of personal financial literacy among young people. An alumnus of the Academy of Finance in Maryland, he has already made lasting impressions having worked with financial powerhouse firms like Morgan Stanley and KPMG; where he received extensive training in asset allocation, wealth management, investments, and corporate auditing. He is a member of the National Association of Black Accountants.
During our conversation, Imani talked about:
– Growing up in Washington, D.C. and the influence that his father had on him growing up
– When is life turned from sports to education and finance and how did his parents respond to this
– How he ended up doing an internship at Morgan Stanley office in Maryland
– The story behind his book and how it has changed his life
– His thoughts about black entrepreneurship, black ownership and how blacks can move forward financially
– The biggest economic challenges for black men
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