{"product_id":"african-american-millionaires-paperback","title":"African American Millionaires - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOtha Richard Sullivan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJim Haskins\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet the black Achievers who attained the American Dream-from the early years to modern times\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This wonderful book should be required reading for young people, who will learn how some of the nation's most successful Black men and women became role models.\"\u003cbr\u003e -Joyce Ladner, Ph.D.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Robert Sengstacke Abbott\u003cbr\u003e Tyra Banks\u003cbr\u003e Matel \"Mat\" Dawson Jr.\u003cbr\u003e Joe L. Dudley Sr.\u003cbr\u003e Kenneth \"Babyface\" Edmonds\u003cbr\u003e S. B. Fuller\u003cbr\u003e Arthur George Gaston\u003cbr\u003e Earl G. Graves\u003cbr\u003e Earvin \"Magic\" Johnson\u003cbr\u003e John H. Johnson\u003cbr\u003e Robert L. Johnson\u003cbr\u003e Quincy Jones\u003cbr\u003e Shelton \"Spike\" Jackson Lee\u003cbr\u003e William Alexander Leidesdorff\u003cbr\u003e Abraham Lincoln Lewis\u003cbr\u003e Reginald Francis Lewis\u003cbr\u003e Annie Turnbo Malone\u003cbr\u003e Bridget \"Biddy\" Mason\u003cbr\u003e Anthony Overton\u003cbr\u003e Mary Ellen Pleasant\u003cbr\u003e Russell Simmons\u003cbr\u003e Madame C. J. Walker\u003cbr\u003e Oprah Gail Winfrey\u003cbr\u003e Eldrick \"Tiger\" Woods\u003cbr\u003e Crispus Attucks Wright\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Sullivan has written a powerful book that can serve to inspire and challenge all youth and adults to rise above their circumstances. African American Millionaires is a must-have for every home library. -William E. Wilson, Executive Director, Jos-Arz Academy, Washington, D.C. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I would recommend African American Millionaires for all to read, especially students in our school systems.\" -Johnny L. DuPree, Mayor, City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn every era, determined African American achievers have proven that it's possible for African Americans to attain the American Dream, even in the face of prejudice and personal setbacks. Today, there are many African American millionaires, ranging from corporate executives to sports stars to celebrities. And when it comes to sharing their wealth and giving back to the community, these individuals have always stepped up and made a difference. This book brings their stories to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe minibiographies in this inspiring book capture the struggles and triumphs of twenty-five of the country's most notable African American millionaires, including Quincy Jones, Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, Tyra Banks, and Tiger Woods. You'll get the lowdown on these celebrities as well as some other millionaires you may not have heard of, including: William Alexander Leidesdorff, a founding father of the state of California who built San Francisco's first shipping warehouse and first hotel Mary Ellen Pleasant, a well-known San Francisco businesswoman who was also a prominent abolitionist Madame C. J. Walker, a dynamic entrepreneur whose hair care products earned her a fortune Matel \"Mat\" Dawson Jr., a worker at a Ford assembly plant who saved enough money to donate over $1 million to colleges and scholarship funds Robert L. Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and one of the four hundred wealthiest people in America according to Forbes magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLACK STARS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEET THE BLACK ACHIEVERS \u003cbr\u003eWHO ATTAINED THE AMERICAN DREAM-- \u003cbr\u003eFROM THE EARLY YEARS TO MODERN TIMES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This wonderful book should be required reading for young people, who will learn how some of the nation's most successful Black men and women became role models.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Joyce Ladner, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eROBERT SENGSTACKE ABBOTT \u003cbr\u003eTYRA BANKS \u003cbr\u003eMATEL \"MAT\" DAWSON JR. \u003cbr\u003eJOE L. DUDLEY SR. \u003cbr\u003eKENNETH \"BABYFACE\" EDMONDS \u003cbr\u003eS. B. FULLER \u003cbr\u003eARTHUR GEORGE GASTON \u003cbr\u003eEARL G. GRAVES \u003cbr\u003eEARVIN \"MAGIC\" JOHNSON \u003cbr\u003eJOHN H. JOHNSON \u003cbr\u003eROBERT L. JOHNSON \u003cbr\u003eQUINCY JONES \u003cbr\u003eSHELTON \"SPIKE\" JACKSON LEE \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWILLIAM ALEXANDER LEIDESDORFF \u003cbr\u003eABRAHAM LINCOLN LEWIS \u003cbr\u003eREGINALD FRANCIS LEWIS \u003cbr\u003eANNIE TURNBO MALONE \u003cbr\u003eBRIDGET \"BIDDY\" MASON \u003cbr\u003eANTHONY OVERTON \u003cbr\u003eMARY ELLEN PLEASANT \u003cbr\u003eRUSSELL SIMMONS \u003cbr\u003eMADAME C. J. WALKER \u003cbr\u003eOPRAH GAIL WINFREY \u003cbr\u003eELDRICK \"TIGER\" WOODS \u003cbr\u003eCRISPUS ATTUCKS WRIGHT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Otha Sullivan (Jackson, MS)\u003c\/strong\u003e received his doctorate in education from Wayne State University in1973. He is a former science teacher in the Detroit Public School System, and is currently a professor of Education and Psychology and the Director of the ACHIEVE Mississippi Project at Alcorn State University. Dr. Sullivan is the author of \u003cem\u003eAfrican American Inventors\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAfrican American Women Scientists and Inventors\u003c\/em\u003e, both volumes in Wiley's Black Stars Series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim Haskins (New York, NY)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the general editor for the Black Stars series and the award-winning author of over 100 books for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47447643455666,"sku":"9781119133216","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/4caef71a09483875cc5d344273d55403.webp?v=1778743871","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/african-american-millionaires-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}