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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 18 MIN

Tuskegee Bans Bonnets + Amazon's Trillion-Dollar Future

from Rich Lessons · host Sevetri Wilson and Sheena Allen

Are bonnets appropriate in class? In this mini-episode of Rich Takes, we break down Tuskegee University’s controversial new dress code banning bonnets, durags, and slippers. Plus, we discuss why Amazon is on track to hit $1 trillion in revenue and how Jeff Bezos built a brand that spans every generation and background.We also cover the viral financial aid situation at Howard University and dive into the differences between how men and women invest wealth.In this episode, we break down:Tuskegee’s Campus Dress Code: No bonnets, no durags, no slippers. Is it professional mental prep or over-policing?Amazon’s $1 Trillion Revenue Target: Why Amazon crosses every demographic and economic line like no other company.Howard University’s Freshman Crisis: What really happened with 500+ disenrolled students and scholarship funding gaps?Women in Wealth & Venture Capital: Do women invest for philanthropy while men chase trillion-dollar status?📌 Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to Rich Takes00:43 – Howard University Disenrolls 500+ Freshmen04:58 – Tuskegee Bans Bonnets & Durags: Campus Dress Codes11:26 – How Women vs. Men Invest Money & Philanthropy14:38 – Amazon’s Path to $1 Trillion in RevenueConnect & Subscribe:Enjoying these quick takes? Don’t forget to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, leave a 5-star review, and tune in next month when Rich Lessons returns from summer hiatus!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rich-lessons/id1787798124Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/40jGSUvVrMbxKcJ1ghE8kl?si=9666ca84559c4e16YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richlessonspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/richlessonspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richlessonspodcast

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