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Lost Fortunes: The Wealthy Black Women Who Built Empires Before the Civil Rights Act—And Where Their Wealth Went (Part 15 of 28, Henrietta Duterte)
Social elite, business woman, and Abolitionist Henrietta Bowers Duterte created wealth and history in business affairs and compassion.
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Mar 314 min read
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Lost Fortunes: The Wealthy Black Women Who Built Empires Before the Civil Rights Act—And Where Their Wealth Went (Part 13/28, Sara Rector)
Sarah Rector, oil magnate, investor, businesswoman and land owner beat all odds, greed, and exploitation to live a live a life of opulence.
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Mar 226 min read
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Lost Fortunes: The Wealthy Black Women Who Built Empires Before the Civil Rights Act—And Where Their Wealth Went (Part 10/28, Lucille Bishop Smith)
Lucille B. Smith is a pioneer in the culinary industry, commercializing the U.S. first commercial baking mixes.
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Feb 213 min read
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Lost Fortunes: The Wealthy Black Women Who Built Empires Before the Civil Rights Movement—And Where Their Wealth Went (Part 7 of 28, Annie Turnbo Malone)
Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone (1869-1957). The wealthiest person in 1920's St. Louis, a self proclaimed "Beauty Doctor" and global success.
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Feb 134 min read
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Lost Fortunes: The Wealthy Black Women Who Built Empires Before the Civil Rights Movement—And Where Their Wealth Went (Part 5 of 28, Madam CJ Walker)
Among the earliest wealth builders were multi talented, gifted saleswomen, job creators, and community investors. Meet Madam C.J. Walker.
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Feb 54 min read
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Lost Fortunes: The Wealthy Black Women Who Built Empires Before the Civil Rights Movement—And Where Their Wealth Went (Part 4 of 28, Elizabeth Keckley)
Among the earliest wealth builders in the U.S. is a compassionate confidant, author, and fashion entrepreneur named Elizabeth Keckley.
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Feb 44 min read
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Lost Fortunes: The Wealthy Black Women Who Built Empires Before the Civil Rights Movement—And Where Their Wealth Went (Part 3 of 28, Bridget "Biddy" Mason)
The early wealth builders were fearless, politically and socially savvy, fearless Black women. Meet Bridget "Biddy" Mason of Los Angeles.
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Feb 34 min read
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We're Getting Ready to Launch
The New LaVilla is a visionary real estate project rooted in a deep appreciation for historical preservation and community revitalization.
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Jan 222 min read
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