AFROTECH: Mathew Knowles was inspired to invest in a sports team due to a former Destiny’s Child member.
On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, Knowles graced the Main Stage during the Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Summit at the UIC Forum in Chicago, IL. The event promoted wealth-building among the Black community through workshops moderated by local financial experts and insightful discussions from panelists, including Keke Palmer, Larenz Tate, and Knowles, among others.
“Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow is the largest financial education program of its kind,” Chicago’s City Treasurer Melissa Conyears Ervin explained in a statement shared with AFROTECH. “It brings together experts and leaders from businesses, community organizations, and city, state, and federal agencies to lead workshops and discussions that help Chicagoans build a more financially secure future.”
Knowles shared insights into his family history — born to a father who was a truck driver earning $30 a week and a mother who worked as a maid for $3 a day and sold quilts. This laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial spirit, which has catalyzed into various successful ventures, including managing Destiny’s Child, which would ultimately feature Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and his daughter Beyoncé.
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