african american businesspeople

Profiles the life and accomplishments of Brooklyn chess champion, Web designer, business owner, and premed student Najee McGreen.

"Simple text and photographs present the life of Garrett Morgan, an African-American inventor and entrepreneur"--Provided by publisher.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that examine African-American businesspeople, topics in African-American business history, and African-American participation in selected industries, from the early eighteenth century to the early twenty-first century. Contains entries A through L.

Casey Gerald recounts how he rose from poverty into financial success and criticizes the actions of the elite.

A brief biography of late nineteenth-century African-American businesswoman and banker, Maggie L. Walker, who dedicated her life to the equality of the races and helping Africa-Americans to start their own businesses.

Profiles the life and accomplishments of Brooklyn chess champion, Web designer, business owner, and premed student Najee McGreen.

Presents a history of African Americans in the business world and discusses the contributions that they made.

Profiles basketball star Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and discusses his HIV diagnosis and groundbreaking work as an advocate for the prevention of HIV/AIDs.

Presents a biography of African American inventor Garrett Morgan, covering his childhood, his adult years, and some of his most well-known inventions. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and critical thinking questions using the Common Core.

Explores the life, legacy, and entrepreneurial achievements of Sarah Breedlove, a.k.a. Madam C.J. Walker, the African-American beauty products magnate who rose from a childhood of extreme poverty to become America's first female self-made millionaire.