Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Vision of Beauty Vision of Beauty Kathryn Lasky,Nneka Bennett A biography of Sarah Breedlove Walker who, though born in poverty, pioneered in hair and beauty care products for black women, and became a great financial success. OL121871W
Against All Odds Against All Odds Wendy Beech Learn and be inspired by the fascinating true stories behind 10 leading lights in black enterprise today . . . While she won't share the formulas for her world-renowned hot sauces, Vivian Gibson, C… OL15185289W
Success runs in our race Success runs in our race George C. Fraser A completely updated and revised edition of a bestselling book that has helped tens of thousands of people learn how to network effectively, Success Runs in Our Race is more important than ever in th… OL2716264W
The Making of "Mammy Pleasant" The Making of "Mammy Pleasant" Lynn M. Hudson "Mary Ellen Pleasant arrived in Gold Rush-era San Francisco a free black woman with abolitionist convictions and an aptitude for entrepreneurial success. Behind the convenient and innocuous disguise … OL5952275W
Affirmative action and black entrepreneurship Affirmative action and black entrepreneurship Thomas D. Boston This volume isolates the cause of continuing disparities not only between blacks and whites, but amongst blacks as well. Key factors discussed include the current state of the economy the influence o… OL677057W
African American Entrepreneurs (Black Stars) African American Entrepreneurs (Black Stars) James Haskins Profiles a variety of African American entrepreneurs, from the early years, through the Civil War and Reconstruction, to modern times. OL7986984W