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CNBC Takes A Look At “The Rise Of The New Black Overclass”

by admin on 02/25/2009 · 2 comments

According to the release the show which airs this February at 9PM ET/10PM PT takes a look at:

“A generation of self-made, young, black multimillionaires is emerging from sports, media, and entertainment to live the American Dream. It’s a world of opportunity, opulence, and overwhelming pressure to give back to the community. Go behind the scenes for unprecedented access with these multimillionaires, including NBA superstar LeBron James, Major League All-Star Torii Hunter, The Williams brothers of Cash Money Records, Multi-Platinum gospel star Kirk Franklin, and more.”

What recession?

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goose 02/25/2009 at 11:33 AM

I dont get it? Whats new about rich athletes, and rappers.
This special is like 10 years late.

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C.J. 02/25/2009 at 1:04 PM

The special would be more worthwhile if it focused on regular African-Americans that are not in the spotlight that are multi-millionaires rather than people in the entertainment industry…We see those folks everyday…Focus on the people who really made their money from the ground up…

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