This is the story of how an ex-slave and a famed business tycoon revolutionized agriculture and created a material we all use today. 

Season 7 of The Story is narrated by Jeffrey Wright and features eight African American trailblazers who changed the world. Find written versions of these stories and more at https://mission.org/thestory. 

The Story is brought to you exclusively by Salesforce. Learn more about how Salesforce is creating a workplace where everyone can be their full, authentic selves by empowering employee resource groups, like BOLDforce for black employees and allies, to lead the way as Equality trailblazers.