People who provided employment and training for African Americans, helped Black performers to forge successful careers, and contributed to the financial prosperity of the Black community.
Don Cornelius, producer and presenter of Soul Train, was one of the first African American entrepreneurs whose business operated without white backing.
Click here to watch a video about Don Cornelius.
Berry Gordy founded the Motown empire. He had worked in a car factory himself, and based Motown on the way the automobile factories operated.
Click here to read more about Berry Gordy and the legend that is Motown.
Oscar Micheaux was the first African American to make a feature film. He promoted African American actors from 1919/20 onwards. Click here to read more about Oscar Micheaux's life and work.
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2 comments:
Thanks adding the link to the Don Cornelius video.
Thank you so much for sharing this video. We all need to remember those from the past who broke new ground so that others can follow in their footsteps.
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