When a bi-racial student asked Dr. Power why his Jewish grandmother (a Holocaust survivor) received reparations but his black grandmother (a descendant of enslaved people) did not, the professor realized she did not have a satisfactory answer. She has spent the intervening two decades studying reparations cases around the globe to better understand who receives and who doesn't. And why or why not. In Part 1 of a two-part series, we welcome Dr. Kathy Powers to HOC Live. Dr. Powers helps frame the topic of reparations in a global context. With case studies from Haiti to Bosnia, she will help us to understand how reparations have been administered historically and what frameworks may be transferrable to the American case.

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Reparations - Part 1 with Dr. Kathy Powers

Trailer for the interview with Joy Hollingsworth of the The Hollingsworth Company.

"It's A Family Affair" Trailer

In October 2013, Raft Hollingsworth called a family meeting at his parents' home. Not crazy. They did this from time to time. But this time Raft (the baby of the family) had a Power Point deck. This was serious. He had a business proposition for them. With recreational cannabis newly legal in the state of Washington, he saw an opportunity for him and his family to get in on the ground floor. Mom was impressed by the presentation. So was his dad. Dad ended up investing his entire retirement fund to bankroll the startup. Today they have a 30,000 square foot farm, outfitted with eight greenhouses. Joy and Raft run day to day operations of The Hollingsworth Company (THC) [

HOC Live - It's a Family Affair with Joy Hollingsworth (Seattle)

Don Baker is a Grammy nominated music producer turned CPA, turned real estate investor and entrepreneur. His portfolio now encompasses more than 500 units across three markets. Over the course of his evolution out of the music business and into entrepreneurship, he noticed that there were certain key principles at work in the lives of the everyday millionaires he was serving in his CPA practice. He quickly began to implement those principles in his own life. Don tells a story of being able to spin up $1M of business credit for himself... in one week once he cracked the code on leverage. ? He will share that story (and many others) and give the blueprint for how you and your family can begin to implement these strategies in your life.

HOC Live - The Legacy Show w. Donahue Baker (Newark)

Preview of the topics discussed with Rafiq Kalam Id-Din, Managing Partner, Ember Charter School

HOC Live - COVID and the business of education - PREVIEW

In 2013 Chris Senegal received a tip that a slumlord in his hometown of Houston was looking to sell off his portfolio of properties. The houses, which sat in what used to be a prominent African American neighborhood, made up an entire city block. Chris had flipped a couple of houses, but was ready to do something bigger. He decided to buy the entire portfolio. He didn't have the cash so he worked out a creative financing structure to get the deal done. He was 30. Fast forward to today. Chris' vision has expanded a great deal, as he is now doing ground-up development, creating 'complete communities', with housing for low income families as well as more upscale homes to draw black professionals back from the suburbs. Rick Ross rapped about buying up blocks. Chris did that. Jay Z freestyled about gentrifyng your own hood. Chris did that too. He shares how. he did it--step by step. Join us

HOC Live- How To Buy Back The Block with Chris Senegal (Port Arthur, Tx)

For more info about Chris and to purchase BFF products go to www.ballfamilyfarms.comTo learn more about the War on Drugs and disproportionate sentencing: https://www.drugpolicy.org/issues/brief-history-drug-warhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aPx7RCott0&t=136shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8TGLLQlD9MFor more on Los Angels' social equity program: https://cannabis.lacity.org/licensing/social-equity-programKey time stamps:(05:40) - Why cannabis is a Civil Rights issue(08:05) - Richard Nixon's campaign adviser admits war on drugs was designed to hurt black people(11:35) - Social equity programs defined(23:56) - Chris gets introduced to the (illegal) dope game(28:25) - Chris makes it to the NFL(30:09) - Chris visits a "grow". First exposure to marijuana farming(33:21) - Chris is approached by the Canadian mafia with a business proposition(37:45) - Chris gets a new connect...in Mexico(40:55) - Chris gets caught up in a DEA sting(46:45) - Chris discovers the art and craft of growing good cannabis(52:20) - A friend tells Chris about the social equity program(54:50) -The good the bad and the ugly of social equity programs (1:00:16) - A crash course in cultivating high end cannabisTo keep up with Heart of the city on social media follow us on IG @hoc_podcast. You can watch our Live streams as they happen on our Facebook page.For more info about our episode sponsor go to www.reiskip.com

HOC Live series- Is legalizing cannabis an economic issue? Or a Civil Rights issue? Yes. (L.A.)

OUR CONTACT INFO:IG: @hoc_podcast, @investorvinceFacebook PageMore about James Scrugg's businesses:-Unlimited Possibilities Senior Care Homes- JS and Sons ConstructionTo contact James directly email James@upfch.comMore on the organization James supports with his philanthropyYBLA KEY TIME STAMPS:(06:10)  James' first hustle saves him from having to drop out of college(08:45) The power of a decision(13:10)  James risks all his savings in the stock market. Loses it all.(15:30)  The book that changed James life(21:05)  James decides to level up. Buys first apt building(27:01)   He goes full time as an investor...at the start of Great Recession(31:50)   Stress of entrepreneurship begins to weigh on James' marriage(40:30)  Breakdown of real estate's enormous tax benefits(42:50)  -Interlude- "Capital vs Labor"(48:00)  James breaks down 'building' vs 'development'(50:07)   James gives away a house to YBLASONG PLAYLIST:Paid In Full - Eric B. and RakimBreakadawn - De La SoulLord Intended - De La SoulDrawn - De La SoulWhat U Got - Prince Paul**The excerpt about entrepreneur burnout and the strain that entrepreneurship can place on families is courtesy of The Kaufman Foundation, the leading research and grant making organization dedicated to studying and supporting entrepreneurs. The speaker is Steve Blank, serial tech entrepreneur and the creator of the 'Lean Startup' framework. You can view his full remarks on this topic by clicking here.About our sponsors:www.reirail.comwww.reiskip.com (Text HEART to 81257 to take advantage of the promo mentioned in this episode. Offer good through March 6th)

From Side Hustle To Serious Business (Long Island, NY)

Trailer for episode #4 with Natasha Mosley of The Menkiti Group

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OUR CONTACT INFO:IG: @hoc_podcast, @investorvinceFacebook PageKey Time Stamps:05:12 - Natasha's role at the Menkiti Group 07:27 - Natasha moves from Atlanta to DC09:12 - Natasha transitions from wholesaler to head of construction20:39 - Natasha's job site gets robbed26:55 - On black developers grappling with gentrification. DC as most gentrified city in US38:09 - Why there aren't more women in REI43:00 - Resources for getting girls/women into REINatasha Mosley's coordinates:natasha@fullcircleacquisitions.comIG: @truepeach75About the Menkiti Group:https://www.menkitigroup.com/Episode Playlist:Collide - Earth GangSpottieOttieDopaliscious - OutkastHold On. Be Strong - OutkastHell you Talmbout - Janelle MonaeRedbone - Childish GambinoMore on the uproar surrounding gentrification in Washington DC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dMdvh4ar3EStats regarding Atlanta's experience in the Great Recession courtesy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Atlanta Journal ConstitutionAbout our sponsor:www.reirail.comwww.reiskip.com

When Opportunity Knocks, with guest Natasha Mosley (Atlanta)

Trailer for episode #3 with Cedric Bobo of Project Destined

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in this excerpt, Patrick recounts the worst deal he ever did. Tune into the full episode to hear all the gory details.

"30 under 30" Preview

Great entrepreneurs are great storytellers. Heart of the city spotlights the dopest investors and entrepreneurs around the country, and gives them the opportunity to tell the stories that get missed in most interviews. Host Vince Harris draws on his background as a Wall Streeter and serial entrepreneur to take guests beyond the numbers; to share the ways their work is benefitting the communities where they operate. Every week a different city. A different story.

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