13 Black Business Pioneers Who Defied the Odds

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13 Black Business Pioneers Who Defied the Odds

Between the mid 19th and early 20th centuries, and especially after the Civil War, there was a remarkable boom in African American-owned businesses. From morale-boosting Black dolls to movie and music production, early Black business pioneers leave a lasting legacy.

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