A Celebration of Black History Edward Davis (1911-1999) - First Black Car Dealership Edward Davis is known as the first African American to own a car dealership. In 1940, he established a Studebaker dealership until 1956 when the manufacturer went out of business. He was then awarded a Big Three franchise with his Chrysler-Plymouth dealership paving the … Continue reading Edward Davis – Automotive Entreprenuer
Black History Month
Reginald F. Lewis – Prominent Business Leader & Venture Capitalist
A Celebration of Black History Reginald F. Lewis (1942-1993) - Prominent Business Leader & Venture Capitalist Reginald F. Lewis is known as the first African American to enter the world of million dollar business takeovers. Two major business deals that defined his career is the purchase and takeover of McCall Pattern Company and the international food … Continue reading Reginald F. Lewis – Prominent Business Leader & Venture Capitalist
Garrett A. Morgan – Businessman & Inventor
A Celebration of Black History Garrett A. Morgan - Businessman and Inventor (1875-1963) Garrett Augustus Morgan, one of the country's most successful African American inventors, was the first to create and patent the three-way traffic signal and a safety hood and smoke protector (gas mask). His other patents include a hair straightening product and an improved … Continue reading Garrett A. Morgan – Businessman & Inventor
The Ride to Greatness 
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