Final wrap up on the Forty Million Dollar Slaves

Chpt 8.

The River Jordan: The Dilemma of Neutrality

Michael Jordan

· We will discuss how it is hard to stay neutral ethnically and politically while successfully navigating through the capitalistic and racially divided country.

· Would have Michael Jordan become the iconic superstar if he would have taken a stand?

After his career with the Bulls, he came out of retirement and took a position in the executive office as the team president for the Washington Wizards with the aspirations to learn the business and eventually take over the franchise. Soon after assuming the position as president, he was convinced to come out of retirement to suit up on the court. Before Jordan joined the team in 2000, the Wizards reportedly lost $40 million. With Jordan playing they sold out 82 straight games and profit 30 million. Two years later when Jordan retired, Alan Pollin patted Jordan on the back and told him that we appreciate everything you’ve done for us

Chpt 9

Ain’t I a woman

Lusia Harris

A brief summary of her story

We will discuss any thoughts on the story and the challenges to be a woman in this society

Chpt 10

The $40 Million Dollar Slave: The dilemma of Wealth with Control

Bob Johnson

We will discuss how Bob Johnson sold out the black community for capital and to grow his BET brand just to sell it for a large profit. Then leverage begin black to acquire the basketball team

Larry Johnson

Talk about the controversy surrounding him and he words about being on the plantation

Final thoughts and discussion.