James Jerome Hankins emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship and education as key tools for Black progress, urging individuals to prepare for opportunities by studying, saving, and collaborating within their communities. Drawing from personal experiences and historical wisdom, he calls for collective action, including voting in the 2026 mid-term elections, to reclaim political and economic power.

Charles B. Rangel, a trailblazing Harlem New York Congressman and founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, served 46 years in the House, championing landmark legislation like the Affordable Care Act. He continued empowering communities through initiatives like the Rangel Infrastructure Workforce Initiative; his funeral was held on June 13, 2025.