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Marsai Martin Has Reached 10,000 Students Through Her Foundation, Now She’s Launched A Fellowship To Provide Financial Education

Marsai Martin is passionate about creating opportunities for the next generation of young adults. Marsai’s Way Foundation The Marsai’s Way Foundation, created by the actress, producer, and entrepreneur, empowers underserved youth through education, mentorship, scholarships, and leadership opportunities, according to the foundation’s website. Already, it has reached 10,000 students. In an Instagram post, Martin shared that the foundation is inspired by her late cousin, Marsai Chari Murray. According to the foundation’s website, Martin was named after her cousin, and she aims to uphold her cousin’s legacy through her community-building spirit, inspiring young women to dream. “There was a woman whose name became my own. A woman whose way became mine. I learned that none of us arrive here alone. We are carried by prayers we didn’t pray, and dreams we didn’t dream first. We are proof of what’s possible,” Martin said on Instagram. “If a way was made for me, then I have a responsibility to...

Jul 22, 2026

Op-Ed: We Can Start All The Financial Literacy Programs In The World, But Low-Income Individuals Need More Money Too

Black celebrities are always creating financial literacy programs, which are important, but poor people need more money than advice.

May 23, 2025

Youths Across The World Are Quickly Discovering That They Can't Turn To TikTok For Financial Advice

Gen Z social media users are learning the hard way that TikTok influencers don't always have their audiences' financial interests in mind.

Mar 3, 2025

13-Year-Old Financial Literacy Educator Caden Harris Graduates High School

Atlanta, GA, native and financial educator Caden Harris has accomplished a new feat, graduating high school at just 13 years old.

Oct 12, 2023

Magic Johnson Gives A Combined $6K To 2 Washington, D.C. Students Under The Condition That They Open Bank Accounts

During a visit to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, Magic Johnson gave two students money to open bank accounts.

Sep 8, 2023

Maelstrom Fund Partners With The Jackie Robinson Foundation And World Of Money To Provide Financial Education For BIPOC Teens

Maelstrom Fund partners With the Jackie Robinson Foundation and World of Money to promote financial wellness to BIPOC teens.

Aug 31, 2023

Stackwell Capital Forms Partnership To Create Investment Accounts With $250 For Spelman College Students

Stackwell Capital and Fintech In Action have partnered to financially empower Spelman College students through a new pilot program.

Aug 9, 2023

This Elementary School Teacher Has Her Students 'Paying Rent' — Here's Why

Shelby Lattimore, an elementary school teacher, is teaching her third grade classroom financial literacy early on.

Apr 26, 2023

Miami-Based Startup Kiddie Kredit Raises $1.4M With Support From Dwyane Wade And Baron Davis

Evan Leaphart's mobile application Kiddie Kredit has raised $1.4 million to expose children to credit building.

Apr 25, 2023

Xavier University Of Louisiana Students Gain Financial Advantage By Completing Crypto Literacy Program

Fifty-five Xavier University of Louisiana business students have completed the Circle U: Digital Financial Literacy Pilot Program.

Feb 27, 2023

Saweetie's ICY Baby Foundation To Launch A Financial Literacy Program For Black And Brown Youth

Recently, Saweetie announced that her nonprofit, ICY Baby Foundation, is set to officially launch its financial literacy program in 2023.

Dec 13, 2022

Shaquille O'Neal's Recalls Why He Didn't Enter The NBA Sooner — "Momma said, 'You're Not Ready, Baby'"

Shaquille O’Neal could have entered into the National Basketball League even sooner if he had listened to this financial tip from his parents.

Dec 1, 2022

Opinion: Will NIL Deals Help Better Black Athletes' Futures?

Ross Mac shares his opinion on Black athletes future in the NIL era. For more, he has a money-focused documentary on Netflix called "Get Smart With Money."

Oct 18, 2022

Quavo Says Migos Didn't Have A Bank Account For Their Millions Of Dollars For 5 To 6 Years — 'We Used To Hide Money In The Floors'

In an interview with the “Big Facts” podcast, Migos members Quavo and Takeoff talked about their journey to financial literacy.

Oct 7, 2022

After Pitching To Over 100 VCs, This Black Founder Raised $4.4M In Funding For His Invite-Only Money Club Pre-Product, Pre-Launch

Luke Bailey, a co-founder of Neon Money Club, talks about the inception of platform and importance of making the information digestible.

Sep 27, 2022