American Founders
American Founders by
Contents: The rise of Atlantic slavery in a world historical context -- Sixteenth-century Afro-American conquistadores -- Seventeenth-century Afro-American colonials -- Eighteenth-century Afro-American revolutionaries -- Nineteenth-century Afro-American patriots and liberators -- Nineteenth-century Afro-American nationals -- Twentieth-century Afro-American freedom fighters-- Conclusion : new world history.
Call Number: 973.04 P964a 2019ISBN: 9781588383310
Black Fortunes by
Contents: The first black millionaire -- Abolitionism and capitalism -- King Cotton's bastard -- Funding the insurrection -- Robert Reed Church and the Civil War -- The near lynching of a millionaire -- Forty acres deferred -- Bob Church vs Jim Crow -- Mother of civil rights in California -- Saint or sinner? -- Building the promised land in Oklahoma -- Founding the black hair industry -- Black Cleopatra -- Las days of Mary Ellen Pleasant -- The most powerful black man alive -- "Black Wall Street" rises -- Battle for hair supremacy -- The trials of Hannah Elias -- Black millionaire legacy -- End of the promise -- Paris by way of Harlem.
Call Number: 973 W741b 2018ISBN: 9780062437594
Miss Jessie's by
Abstract: Miss Jessie's is a memoir and business guide rich with inspirational life lessons and unique business advice from Miko Branch, the Chief Executive Officer of the dynamic Miss Jessie's -- the company that revolutionized the hair care industry. When Miko and her sister, Titi, were children, their grandmother, Miss Jessie, taught them independence and showed them the value of being "do it yourself" women, all while whipping up homemade hair concoctions at her kitchen table. As co-founders of Miss Jessie's, Miko reveals how she and Titi applied those lessons to create a successful business from scratch. A family memoir with a wealth of practical business advice and handy hair tips, told in Miko's funny and relatable voice, Miss Jessie's is her remarkable story -- from her childhood learning independence as a latchkey kid in Jamaica, Queens, to building a highly regarded company with her sister in their shared home salon in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Miko reflects on her hard-won insights working for her autocratic, iron-fisted father, and how the self-sufficiency she learned in childhood helped her blossom as a single mother with bills to pay, a child to raise, and a dream to pursue. She speaks honestly of her mistakes and successes, and of her role as an industry leader, negotiating multi-million dollar deals while at the same time restoring the self-esteem of natural and curly haired women. Charming and enlightening, chock full of entertaining stories and invaluable instruction that can be applied to any business, and illustrated with 16 pages of photos, Miss Jessie's confirms that with effort the American Dream is possible.--Publisher's description.
Call Number: 920 B816M 2015ISBN: 9780062329189
The Perfect Day to Boss Up by
Contents: Introduction: The fungus was among us -- Determine your destination -- The game ain't based on sympathy -- Every boss started out as a worker -- Empires are built brick by brick -- Don't waste your time -- Teamwork makes the dream work -- Stack your paper -- War ready -- Your hustle determines your salary -- Manage your emotions -- Your bedroom is your office -- Bosses stay students -- Speak it into existence -- Let your action speak for you -- Hustle your own way -- Never lay down -- Never lay your Jesus piece face down -- Master the art of the L -- You can always dig deeper.
Call Number: SBC 650.1 R825p 2021ISBN: 9781335522528
