Ask the everyday person to name 3 very successful black entrepreneurs that are not in sports or entertainment. Most people don't know any; and because of this reality, black entrepreneurs experience the impact of pattern matching, especially in the innovation, entrepreneurship and investment sectors. Yet, even before the Emancipation Proclamation, black entrepreneurs have existed. Learn this US history. Meet some iconic black entrepreneurs. Reboot your mind to help all entrepreneurs thrive.

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