"Born to enslaved parents, Anthony Overton became one of the leading African American entrepreneurs of the twentieth century. Overton's Chicago-based empire ranged from personal care products and media properties to insurance and finance. Yet, despite success and acclaim as the first business...

Julius Rosenwald (1862-1932) rose from modest means as the son of a peddler to immense wealth at the helm of Sears, Roebuck. Yet his most defining legacy stands not upon his business acumen but on the pioneering changes he introduced to the practice of philanthropy. While few may recall...

The Paytons before and in Westfield -- The provincial in New York City -- Entering the field of battle -- Battles in the streets and the courtroom -- To Liberia and back -- Fifty years of freedom national -- The last big deal.