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Robert Benjamin Lewis
Being African American, and being the daughter of an inventor, as well as being a native New Englander, I am absolutely fascinated by Robert Benjamin Lewis. Not much is known about him, but he was a black man who had in fact, was an inventor, entrepreneur, as well as a successful marketer back in the day when accomplishments of people of color and their achievements were not celebrated or acknowledged, and very rarely recorded. He was the author of the book "Light and Truth" written and published in 1836, considered to be the first "history book". The topic was the relationship between African Americans and Native Americans in relation to the Bible.
By Cheryl Barnette5 years ago in Journal
How To Budget Successfully
Budgeting is not something you typically learn in school, but it is a life skill that everyone needs to know and master. I will show you how I learned to budget as a kid and how I adapted it to my adult and entrepreneurial life.
By Alexius McCoy9 years ago in Journal
My Father Taught Me The Three Fundamentals of Success
I was reminded of my father today. He passed away a long time ago. One of the most interesting effects of time is its ability to heal wounds and amplify strengths. If I let time mesmerize me, my father was a saint. When the clock stops its hypnotic ticking, I realize that he was far less holy, but he really was an amazing teacher.
By Frank White9 years ago in Journal
Feminism for Women in 1970s Finance Professions
When a group of feminists marched down to Wall Street in the 1970s they were met with something akin to apathy. There was little sympathy in the world of bulls and bears for women's liberation, particularly among the more successful women in the finance professions.
By Patty Ramsen9 years ago in Journal
Work, Kids, College, Rotate
Hard to type an essay on Gothic literaturebouncing a baby on your knee. But with each bound of the red-headed binky sucker, I reminded myself: “This is what you wanted, man.”
By Matt Cates9 years ago in Journal
Why Were Cigars a Symbol of Corporate Success?
Winston Churchill, John F Kennedy, Bill Clinton, Stalin and Che Guevara – political icons on both sides of the divide – are all well known for their companion piece, the cigar. Men of wealth, and power, have historically indulged in the consumption of fine handcrafted cigars imported from Cuba and Central America. Membership to this club however, has not been the sole domain of politicians, gangsters and movie stars. Cigars have also become an indulgence for the super wealthy, powerful ad men, corporate lawyers and business magnates. In a dog-eat-dog world, where very few rise to the top of the corporate ladder, cigars have become synonymous with the penultimate success.
By Frank White9 years ago in Journal