How This Poor Kid Grew up to Be a Billionaire and America’s Richest Black Person in 2024. By Phenix S. Halley / The Root Subscribe to On Race in America Enter your email address to receive new essays, The Week's Top Stories, and other updates by email. Important: After clicking Subscribe, please check your email and confirm your subscription. Email Address Subscribe December 24, 2024 Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…