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Policy Kings

NDIGO STUDIO is a talk show, hosted by Hermene Hartman, speaking with an authentic voice about contemporary issues with exclusive interviews and discussions on issues that matter. We seek to change the narrative on Black folk by providing a fresh approach to empowerment, insight, and perspective. We talk about accomplishments and achievements to newbies, newsy, and noteworthy personalities.

Policy Kings

NDIGO STUDIO Episode 2 | 26m 41s | CC

Harriet Marin Jones shares her grandfather Edward Jones's story in the documentary "King of Kings." Hermene Hartman interviews her and Nathaniel Thompson about the game of "Policy," which Jones turned into an enterprise, becoming the richest Black man in America during the Depression. This episode highlights Jones's legacy and how the game of policy became what is known today as the "Lottery."

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