Long before Jay-Z and Oprah, there was Jeremiah Hamilton—a ruthless Wall Street broker who became the richest Black man in 19th-century America. In this episode, we dive into the incredible, little-known story of Hamilton's rise from obscurity to wealth in a time when racism and segregation were at their peak. Known as "The Prince of Darkness" by his white rivals, Hamilton defied the odds, built a fortune estimated at over $2 million (about $250 million today), and carved out a legacy as both a financial genius and controversial figure. Who was he? How did he get so rich? And why has history tried to forget him?
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