Black History That Matters: The American Tapestry: Volume 1

Imagine the Milwaukee Bucks owned and managed by a Black Woman. Who would have believed that a Black man would sign the payroll checks of the NBA Champions, The Dallas Mavericks for 18+ years, How many people knew that Shaq aka Dr. Shaquille Rashuan O'neal would become a major businessman. It is absolutely fascinating to know that Emmitt Smith former Dallas Cowboy Running Back and "Dancing With the Stars" Champion is one of the top Real Estate moguls in the nation.One of the most shocking black history discoveries, is that Micheal Jackson's Music Publishing Company (ATV/Sony) was worth over $700 million. Many years before Oprah, Magic Johnson, and Black Billionaire Robert Johnson (BET Channel) there was Reginald F. Lewis. The next time you eat candy brands such as Jolly Ranchers, M&Ms, and Altoids or drink a Gourmet cup of coffee at Starbucks, or desire the smoke taste of an Eckrich Sausage remember Reginald F. Lewis.Each one of these Americans that are featured in this volume are being highlighted for their American entrepreneurial spirit and their American spirit of contribution. Most importantly, each one of these individuals are valuable men and women of the American cultural tapestry.