From the South Side to Wall Street: John Rogers on Black Wealth & Economic Justice episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026

From the South Side to Wall Street: John Rogers on Black Wealth & Economic Justice

from The Power to Persist

Lamell McMorris welcomes John Rogers, founder, Chairman, and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, for a deep dive into Black wealth, economic justice, and leadership. Rogers shares the dogged determination and work ethic that led him to build the first Black-owned mutual fund company and establish the "slow and steady wins the race" investment philosophy. He discusses his commitment to fighting for economic fairness as a corporate board director, even when it’s difficult. Rogers also highlights the powerful network of South Side Chicago luminaries, from his parents to Reverend Jesse Jackson, who inspired his career and his commitment to community service through initiatives like the Ariel Community Academy.   Follow Lamell McMorris   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lamellmc/Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@LamellMcMorris/playlistsLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamellmcmorris/ Purchase your copy here: https://www.lamellmcmorris.com/the-power-to-persist

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 24, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

From the South Side to Wall Street: John Rogers on Black Wealth & Economic Justice

0:00 0:00

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this The Power to Persist episode published?

This episode was published on February 24, 2026.

Can I download this The Power to Persist episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!