Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation

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George Johnson/Joe Dudley- Hair and Skin care entrepreneurs who revolutionized the business. Dec 18, 2019

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Today we highlight two pioneers in the hair and skin care industries. These men along with their wives Joan Johnson and Eunich Dudley revolutionized the those industries and directly marketed their products to the Black Community. Their products have been mainstays for decades and are an inspiration to entrepreneurs and power couples everywhere.

Samuel Fuller- Entrepreneur. Founder of Fuller Products. Inspiration to countless Black businesses. Dec 16, 2019

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Samuel B Fuller is an inspiration to many Black Business Men and Women I’m the hair care business. No doubt inspired himself by Madam C.J. Walker, he started his. Gained during the Great Depression and became one of the richest Black American businessmen in the country. Check out the episode to find out more.

Vanessa Braxton- CEO and President of Black Momma Brand Dec 05, 2019

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Vanessa Braxton is the CEO and President of Black Momma Brands and looking to expand all over the country by taking her company public and being the first Black woman to have a company on the New York Stock Exchange. Enjoy

Harry Pace- the first Black American to own a record label. Also started two other successful firms Nov 29, 2019

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Harry Pace was a successful entrepreneur who started multiple successful business despite many setbacks. He started a record label an Insurance company and a Law firm in his lifetime. Check out the episode for more info

Shop Black Week Nov 22-29 Nov 21, 2019

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Shop Black Week is a campaign where everyone is encouraged to support a Black owned business between Nov 22-27. Check out this episode where you find out more details

Henry Sampson- Inventor, Engineer and first African American to get a PH.D in nuclear engineerin Nov 05, 2019

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Henry Sampson was an inventor and nuclear engineer who received a few patents and was the first Black American to receive his PH in the field. He was all a film historian on Black filmmakers. Check out the Podcast episode for more

Maggie Walker-businesswoman and the first woman to be Founder and President of a banking insti Oct 28, 2019

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Maggie Walker, born of a former slave who became a teacher and later a successful business woman. Turning a nearly bankrupt institution into a successful and effective one. Spawning stores, banks and even newspapers. Check it out

Bass Reeves- former slave, first Black deputy US Marshal and Inspiration for The Lone Ranger. Oct 21, 2019

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Bass Reeves was a former slave who became the first Black Deputy US Marshal and inspiration for the popular radio and TV program The Lone Ranger. Check out this episode for more info.

Celia Cruz- was a Cuban singer who was dubbed the Queen Of Latin Music for her many accomplishments Oct 15, 2019

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Celia Cruz is a legendary singer of Latin and Salsa music. With a career spanning over 5 decades she has been hailed as the Queen of Salsa. Check out the episode to find out more.

Juan Gualberto Gomez was a leader in Cuban War of Independence against Spain. And much more Oct 07, 2019

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Juan Gualberto Gomez was a Afro Cuban revolutionary leader in the Cuban War of Independence. He fought for racial equality, justice and progression of Black Cubans. Check out the episode to find out more