About the author

David L. Wadley

<br>David L. Wadley is an award-winning author and entrepreneur whose work explores the intersections of technology, economics, and African American empowerment. He is the creator of The AI Revolution: African American Trilogy, which comprises The AI Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Passport Bro, and Bulls, Bears, and Bad Bitches. The first volume, The AI Revolution Will Not Be Televised, received the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and was named a Finalist for the Readers’ Favorite International Book Award. Blending narrative fiction with practical financial guidance, the text seeks to advance financial literacy among Black women by situating wealth-building strategies within a broader cultural and historical framework.<br><br>​​​​​​​The recognition of Wadley’s work on April 4, 2025, carries symbolic significance, coinciding with the fifty-seventh anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Wadley argues that King’s death was linked not only to his leadership in the civil rights movement but also to his efforts to launch the Poor People’s Campaign, which aimed to confront systemic economic inequality. For Wadley, King’s unfinished project finds contemporary resonance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where individuals can honor his legacy by embracing self-directed investment, particularly in artificial intelligence markets, as a pathway toward financial independence and collective empowerment.<br><br>​​​​​​​Wadley is also the founder and president of The Price Bandit LLC, a financial education and investment platform that encourages women to participate in the rapidly expanding AI technology sector. The company partners with Wharton Online, providing discounted access to certificate programs, and maintains affiliate relationships with CNBC Investing Club and CNBC Pro. Through a popular YouTube channel, Wadley merges financial commentary with cultural expression, combining CNBC interviews with R&amp;B soundscapes to make investment discourse both accessible and engaging.&nbsp;<br><br>​​​​​​​Wadley formally launched and notarized the hashtag #blackAIrevolution. This initiative seeks to elevate the presence of Black innovators and communities within the artificial intelligence landscape. It functions as both a digital rallying point and a discursive framework for advancing conversations about financial empowerment, leadership, and inclusivity in emerging technologies. Its ultimate aim is to foster collaboration, visibility, and opportunity across a global stage.<br><br>​​​​​​​Additionally, Wadley holds the designation of accredited investor under the standards set by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This status reflects his financial sophistication, granting him access to private equity markets and early-stage investment opportunities that are typically restricted to general investors. ​​​​​​<br><br>Through his writing, ventures, and advocacy, David L. Wadley positions himself at the vanguard of a movement that links cultural legacy with economic innovation. By intertwining the unfinished vision of Dr. King with the opportunities of the AI era, he frames financial literacy and technological participation as acts of empowerment and remembrance. <br><br>​​​​​​​Wadley's message is clear: the Black AI Revolution has started, and each of us has the power to rise, invest, and transform opportunities into generational wealth.