June 21st 2023.
Aaliyah Duah, a recent graduate of Virginia State University, has been recognized with the esteemed title of HBCU Entrepreneur of the Year. At just 20 years of age, her incredible accomplishments in the realm of financial literacy and entrepreneurship in the black community are inspiring.
Growing up in Brooklyn, New York City, Aaliyah experienced firsthand the consequences of poor financial decisions. The pandemic gave her a newfound perspective on what truly matters in life, and she knew she wanted to start a revolution in the black community.
Aaliyah has taken action to make her dreams a reality. She published her first book, The Blueprint for Investing, which helps readers understand the stock market. Within two weeks, it sold over 100 copies. She has also developed a financial literacy game called “Rap Cards” and a financial planner called “The Billion Dollar Plan.”
Aaliyah has also been deeply committed to community service. She advocated for a funded trip to Ghana, West Africa for students and faculty to learn African history. She has hosted numerous back-to-school drives, free events, and webinars as well.
McDonald’s has taken notice of Aaliyah's outstanding work and selected her as one of the 2023 Black & Positively Golden Change Leaders. She received a grant of $20,000 and a media campaign to help spread the word about her platform. Aaliyah plans to use this to create more fun and engaging ways for people of color of all ages to understand financial literacy through music, films, courses, books, podcasts, and more.
Aaliyah Duah is a true inspiration to the black community and is well-deserving of the title of HBCU Entrepreneur of the Year. Her dedication to financial literacy and entrepreneurship is evident in her work and will surely have a long-lasting impact.
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