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Lost Fortunes: The Wealthy Black Women Who Built Empires Before the Civil Rights Act—And Where Their Wealth Went (Part 15 of 28, Henrietta Duterte)
Social elite, business woman, and Abolitionist Henrietta Bowers Duterte created wealth and history in business affairs and compassion.
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Mar 31, 20254 min read
Lost Fortunes: The Wealthy Black Women Who Built Empires Before the Civil Rights Act—And Where Their Wealth Went (Part 10/28, Lucille Bishop Smith)
Lucille B. Smith is a pioneer in the culinary industry, commercializing the U.S. first commercial baking mixes.
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Feb 21, 20253 min read
Lost Fortunes: The Wealthy Black Women Who Built Empires Before the Civil Rights Act—And Where Their Wealth Went (Part 9/28, Hattie McDaniel)
At the height of her career, Hattie McDaniel became a woman of financial means and influence after becoming the first Black Oscar winner.
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Feb 19, 20253 min read
Lost Fortunes: The Wealthy Black Women Who Built Empires Before the Civil Rights Movement—And Where Their Wealth Went (Part 7 of 28, Annie Turnbo Malone)
Annie Minerva Turnbo Malone (1869-1957). The wealthiest person in 1920's St. Louis, a self proclaimed "Beauty Doctor" and global success.
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Feb 13, 20254 min read
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