Is It Me or the Economy?

By Michelle A Byrd and William L Byrd

Is It Me Or The Economy? is a powerful and revealing look at why Black men in America work hard, do everything right, and still struggle to get ahead. Blending personal experience with sharp economic and historical insight, William and Michelle Byrd expose how the system was designed to limit Black stability, wealth, and opportunity. Through clear storytelling and honest analysis, this book breaks down the real forces behind housing inequality, debt, wages, corporate power, and the myth of personal failure. More than an explanation, it offers clarity, validation, and a blueprint for rebuilding what was stolen. This is a truth-telling guide for anyone ready to understand the system-and rise above it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQVC1YG2
• ISBN13: 9798250423168
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"