University program helping Black students start investing for life
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on February 21, 2023
HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton University’s freshman class is beginning their collegiate experience, a little differently than most— it’s starting with the stock market.
“I love the beauty of the stock market and just making money,” said student Joshua Hoover.
Other students aren’t quite sharing that sentiment, yet.
“I'm going to be so honest; I don't know much about stocks,” said Cydney Wynn, a freshman at the university.
Fellow freshman Genesis Martinez agreed.
“As a person who doesn't come from a financial literate family, I . . .
