Last January, the Conscious Investment Group packed our bags, boarded a plane from Buffalo, NY, and touched down in San Antonio, Texas for the 2024 American Economics Association (AEA) Conference—where big ideas, bold thinkers, and brilliant Black economists collided.
It did not disappoint.
One of the standout moments? A front-row seat (literally) with Dr. Curtis Haynes Jr., who, in true Haynesian fashion, dropped gems on everything from Black Political Economy to Cooperative Economics to—you guessed it—Bitcoin.
This wasn’t just an academic talk. It was a deep-dive into the soul of Black Political Economy—from the grassroots up. Dr. Haynes unpacked how Black communities have long practiced cooperation as a survival strategy and a liberatory economic model. And now, with Bitcoin on the scene, there’s a whole new digital toolset that could support financial sovereignty—if we know how to use it wisely.
What we love about Dr. Haynes is that he makes complexity feel conversational. One moment he's talking digital scarcity, the next he's tracing the roots of mutual aid in Black resistance movements, and then suddenly we’re rethinking the whole structure of capitalism—with love at the center.
What You’ll Get from This Video:
• A fresh take on Bitcoin as more than just an investment—it’s a philosophical shift
• How Cooperative Economics isn’t new for us—it’s in our DNA
• Why the future of Black Political Economy demands imagination, not just reform
• A reminder that economic justice isn’t just policy—it’s personal
This convo is for the thinkers, the builders, the dreamers—and anyone who’s ever wondered what a more abundant, equitable economic future might actually look like.
At Conscious Investment Group, we’re building that future from Buffalo outward—one conversation, one collaboration, one community at a time.
So go ahead. Hit play. Take notes. And let’s keep this momentum going.
Interested in attending a workshop, program, or economic deep-dive with Dr. Haynes or the Conscious Investment Group? Reach out. We’re building something special—and it’s better when we build together.
