Black Street (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781452893181)

Sidney Cooper Jr. a native San Diegan hails from a family where entrepreneurship was the foundation of economic means. Sidney quickly learned the fundamentals of business and the value of a dollar. His business acumen shined through brightly at an early age where he developed a marketing plan and financial budget for the family business. At the age of 19 Sidney had his first experience in the finance and investment field as a financial planner. Investments and Capital Markets became his passion. Sidney earned his degree from San Jose State University in Business Finance. Over the next 25 years Sidney pursued a career in finance and investments. His experience included capital management, investment advisement, portfolio management, and economic analysis. He founded his own company in 1994 SCJ Investments, LP, where he managed an investments portfolio and advised clients on retirement and savings. An avid community activist, Sidney developed a financial literacy curriculum that was presented at the Walden House in San Francisco, Leadership High School in San Francisco, Ella Hill Hutch Community Center in San Francisco, and Smart Start in Los Angeles and Palm Springs. In recent years Sidney has explored his more creative side by writing fiction. Sidney's stories are culmination of his experiences, imagination, and personalities he has encountered on his life's journey. His story telling is compelling, down to earth, gritty, entertaining, and profound in its approach.