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• Afro Sheen

  How I Revolutionized An Industry With the Golden Rule, From Soul Train to Wall Street

  Johnson, George E.,

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  The man behind Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen—the first Black-owned company traded on Wall Street—shares his experience as a self-made businessman and founder of the Johnson Products Company

• Go Where There Is No Path

  Stories of Hustle, Grit, Scholarship, and Faith

  Gray, Christopher (Entrepeneur),

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  This is a playbook for young, underprivileged students to overcome the obstacles to realizing their educational aspirations, written by a Black social entrepreneur whose dorm-room tech startup saw him to success.

• Black Fortunes

  the Story of the First Six African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires

  Wills, Shomari,

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  "Black Fortunes illuminates as never before the birth of the black business titan," sharing the stories of the 6 men and women millionaires who were part of the first generation to reach adulthood after slavery's abolition.

• Undefeated

  Changing the Rules and Winning on My Own Terms

  Henderson, Shaunie,

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  Henderson writes about her experience juggling life as a mother of 5, wife, and entrepreneur in the hopes that it will resonate with Basketball Wives fans, Black moms, and all women who are looking to be heard.

• The Perfect Day to Boss Up

  a Hustler's Guide to Building Your Empire

  Ross, Rick, 1976-

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  Ross shares the secrets to his success by discussing ambition as action, money management, business insights, importance of failure, handling stress, and team building.

• Black Capitalists

  a Blueprint for What Is Possible

  Laryea, Rachel,

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  "A groundbreaking look at how Black visionaries-from Wall Street to Lagos and beyond-are reimagining capitalism to benefit the needs of Black people and, ultimately, everyone"

• Successful Black Entrepreneurs

  Hidden Histories, Inspirational Stories, and Extraordinary Business Achievements : Case Studies by Harvard Business School

  Rogers, Steven, 1957-

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  "A few years ago, while serving as a Professor at Harvard Business School, Rogers created a new course titled "Black Business Leaders and Entrepreneurship." After learning of the new course, a white professor asked, "Why do we need this course? What…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black Culture, Inc.

  How Ethnic Community Support Pays for Corporate America

  Banks, Patricia Ann,

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  "A surprising and fascinating look at how Black culture has been leveraged by corporate America, this book addresses some of today's most pressing public debates around allyship and diversity."

• Black Faces in High Places

  10 Strategic Actions for Black Professionals to Reach the Top and Stay There

  Pinkett, Randal,

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  "The essential guide for Black professionals to move up through their organizations and ultimately reach the top, with real-life tips, strategies, and insights from Black peers to help you stay there."

• Jump

  My Secret Journey From the Streets to the Boardroom

  Miller, Larry (Larry G.),

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  Miller seeks criminal justice reform and educational opportunities for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people while sharing his life as a kid in West Philly who made it big in the offices of Nike and the NBA.