The Black Money Tree

Taking Our Talents to HBCU's w/Texas Southern University's Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young

Episode Summary

Host Jerome D. Love speaks with the President of Texas Southern University, Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young. As the first African American woman to earn a PHD in engineering from Texas A&M University, our guest Dr. Crumpton- Young, decided to forgo the lucrative opportunities associated with "Corporate America" and instead gave her talents to higher education, so that she could help the next generation of black engineers and scholars.

Episode Notes

3:24- What did my parents teach me about money?

6:35 - There are 2 aspects to creating wealth - generate income then invest wisely!

7:43 - As a young professor, I started a spinout company.

8:25 - I sold my business after hearing Magic Johnson

11:39 - Black lives have ALWAYS mattered at HBCU's

14:40 Punching Above Your Weight

17:52 - We produce great talent and should have state, corporate and alumni support 

20:17 - Consistency is King in giving .

23:10 - How does HBCU funding work?