Tag: Self-made millionaire
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The remarkable life of Mary Ellen Pleasant, believed to be the first Black female self-made millionaire. From humble beginnings in slavery to amassing immense wealth during the Gold Rush in San Francisco, Pleasant’s story unfolds with business acumen,…
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Explore the inspiring journey of Annie Turnbo Malone, the trailblazing entrepreneur who became the first Black female self-made millionaire in the United States by amassing a $14 million empire in 1920.
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