Posted on 02/12/2009 5:10:49 AM PST by Davy Buck
"Born into slavery in Habersham, Georgia on October 20th, 1849, William Washington Browne would one day become one of the most influential and successful entrepreneurs in America. Though relatively unknown, his Christian legacy lives on today in what should be known as “The Cradle of Black Capitalism” – ironically, in the old Confederate Capitol of Richmond, Virginia. . ."
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Interesting article.
Thanks for posting it.
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