Feb 15, 2023

Sneak Peek of FinCap Friday: Tim and Yanely discuss honoring Black History Month in the classroom

In this week's episode of FinCap Friday: Money is Key to the Black Community, Yanely shares the most recent data about banking, entrepreneurship and homeownership for Black Americans. In this short conversation between Tim and Yanely, you'll learn more about specific figures, trends and remaining questions related to financial progress for the Black community and other ways to honor Black History Month in your classroom.

 

 

 

References: 

How Will the Economy Impact Black Americans in 2023? (Tennessee Tribune)

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In case you missed it... Check out NGPF's list of recommended Black History Month resources and activities for your classroom here.

About the Author

Yanely Espinal

Born and raised by Dominican, immigrant parents in Brooklyn, Yanely is a proud product of NYC public schools. She graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in 2007 before going on to receive her bachelor's degree at Brown University in 2011. As a Teach For America corps member, Yanely taught third and fourth grade in Canarsie, Brooklyn. She received her master's degree from Relay Graduate School of Education in 2013. She spends her spare time making YouTube videos about personal finance on her channel, MissBeHelpful. Yanely also loves to dance, sew, paint, listen to podcasts, and babysit her 10 nieces and nephews!

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