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Building Atlanta: How I Broke Through Segregation to Launch a Business Empire,Used
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Born into a bluecollar family in the Jim Crow South, Herman J. Russell built a shoeshine business when he was twelve years oldand used the profits to buy a vacant lot where he built a duplex while he was still a teen. Over the next fifty years, he continued to build businesses, amassing one of the nations most profitable minorityowned conglomerates.In Building Atlanta, Russell shares his inspiring life story and reveals how he overcame racism, poverty, and a debilitating speech impediment to become one of the most successful African American entrepreneurs, Atlanta civic leaders, and unsung heroes of the civil rights movement. Not just a typical ragstoriches story, Russell achieved his success through focus, planning, and humility, and he shares his winning advice throughout. As a millionaire builder before the civil rights movement took hold and a friend of Dr. King, Ralph Abernathy, and Andrew Young, he quietly helped finance the civil rights crusade, putting up bond for protestors and providing the funds that kept Kings dream alive. He provides a wonderful behindthescenes look at the role the business community, both black and white working together, played in Atlantas peaceful progression from the capital of the racially divided Old South to the financial center of the New South.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Building Atlanta'? A: The main theme of 'Building Atlanta' is the inspiring journey of Herman J. Russell, who overcame adversity, including racism and poverty, to become a successful entrepreneur and civic leader in Atlanta.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Building Atlanta'? A: The author of 'Building Atlanta' is Herman J. Russell, a prominent African American businessman and civic leader.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Building Atlanta'? A: 'Building Atlanta' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'Building Atlanta' published? A: 'Building Atlanta' was published on April 1, 2014.
- Q: What age group is 'Building Atlanta' suitable for? A: 'Building Atlanta' is suitable for a general audience, particularly those interested in business, African American history, and civil rights.
- Q: Does 'Building Atlanta' include illustrations? A: 'Building Atlanta' is an illustrated edition, which includes visual elements that enhance the storytelling.
- Q: Is 'Building Atlanta' a biography? A: 'Building Atlanta' is a memoir that details the life and achievements of Herman J. Russell, including his personal experiences and professional successes.
- Q: What is the significance of Herman J. Russell's story? A: Herman J. Russell's story is significant as it highlights the contributions of African Americans to the business community and civil rights, showcasing resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Q: How does 'Building Atlanta' contribute to understanding civil rights history? A: 'Building Atlanta' provides insight into the intersection of business and civil rights, illustrating how Russell supported the civil rights movement and the role of the business community in fostering progress.