African American millionaires:

Dr. Sullivan has written a powerful book that can serve to inspire and challenge all youth and adults to rise above their circumstances. It profiles thirty black entertainers, sports stars, entrepreneurs, and others who have achieved financial success and given back to the community. African America...

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1. Verfasser: Sullivan, Otha Richard (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Hoboken, N.J. John Wiley & Sons 2005
Schriftenreihe:Black stars
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Zusammenfassung:Dr. Sullivan has written a powerful book that can serve to inspire and challenge all youth and adults to rise above their circumstances. It profiles thirty black entertainers, sports stars, entrepreneurs, and others who have achieved financial success and given back to the community. African American Millionaires is a must-have for every home library. William E. Wilson, Executive Director, Jos-Arz Academy, Washington, D.C. "I would recommend African American Millionaires for all to read, especially students in our school systems". Johnny L. DuPree, Mayor, City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi in every era, determined African American achievers have proven that it's possible for African Americans to attain the American Dream, even in the face of prejudice and personal setbacks. Today, there are many African American millionaires, ranging from corporate executives to sports stars to celebrities
And when it comes to sharing their wealth and giving back to the community, these individuals have always stepped up and made a difference. This book brings their stories to life. The minibiographies in this inspiring book capture the struggles and triumphs of twenty-five of the country's most notable African American millionaires, including Quincy Jones, Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, Tyra Banks, and Tiger Woods. You'll get the lowdown on these celebrities as well as some other millionaires you may not have heard of, including: William Alexander Leidesdorff, a founding father of the state of California who built San Francisco's first shipping warehouse and first hotel Mary Ellen Pleasant, a well-known San Francisco businesswoman who was also a prominent abolitionist, Madame C.J
Walker, a dynamic entrepreneur whose hair care products earned her a fortune, Matel "Mat" Dawson Jr., a worker at a Ford assembly plant who saved enough money to donate over
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:IX, 158 S. Ill.
ISBN:0471469289

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