August is National Black Business Month, where we bring attention to and support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across the U.S. This annual tribute began in 2004 when historian John William Templeton and engineer Fredrick E. Jordan collaborated together in an effort to highlight the historic and economic freedom legacy of Black businesses. During this month we reflect on the long road of Black entrepreneurial achievements and their impact on the U.S. economy.
I love books that talk about people’s accomplishments, particularly when the odds are against them. I came from an immigrant family; my relatives arrived in Canada and the U.S. with nothing. They faced a different kind of discrimination, being foreigners and Jewish. My childhood was filled with stories of overcoming difficulties. Books like these can inspire anyone. Thank you! And particularly in these days, young people need positive role models.
I love books that talk about people’s accomplishments, particularly when the odds are against them. I came from an immigrant family; my relatives arrived in Canada and the U.S. with nothing. They faced a different kind of discrimination, being foreigners and Jewish. My childhood was filled with stories of overcoming difficulties. Books like these can inspire anyone. Thank you! And particularly in these days, young people need positive role models.