Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation

Today we highlight two pioneers in the hair and skin care industries. These men along with their wives Joan Johnson and Eunich Dudley revolutionized the those industries and directly marketed their products to the Black Community. Their products have been mainstays for decades and are an inspiration to entrepreneurs and power couples everywhere.

Samuel B Fuller is an inspiration to many Black Business Men and Women I’m the hair care business. No doubt inspired himself by Madam C.J. Walker, he started his. Gained during the Great Depression and became one of the richest Black American businessmen in the country. Check out the episode to find out more.

Vanessa Braxton is the CEO and President of Black Momma Brands and looking to expand all over the country by taking her company public and being the first Black woman to have a company on the New York Stock Exchange. Enjoy

Harry Pace was a successful entrepreneur who started multiple successful business despite many setbacks. He started a record label an Insurance company and a Law firm in his lifetime. Check out the episode for more info

Shop Black Week is a campaign where everyone is encouraged to support a Black owned business between Nov 22-27. Check out this episode where you find out more details

Henry Sampson was an inventor and nuclear engineer who received a few patents and was the first Black American to receive his PH in the field. He was all a film historian on Black filmmakers. Check out the Podcast episode for more

Maggie Walker, born of a former slave who became a teacher and later a successful business woman. Turning a nearly bankrupt institution into a successful and effective one. Spawning stores, banks and even newspapers. Check it out

Bass Reeves was a former slave who became the first Black Deputy US Marshal and inspiration for the popular radio and TV program The Lone Ranger. Check out this episode for more info.

Celia Cruz is a legendary singer of Latin and Salsa music. With a career spanning over 5 decades she has been hailed as the Queen of Salsa. Check out the episode to find out more.

Juan Gualberto Gomez was a Afro Cuban revolutionary leader in the Cuban War of Independence. He fought for racial equality, justice and progression of Black Cubans. Check out the episode to find out more