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Article: Black Business history is her story
- Article from:
- New Pittsburgh Courier
- Article date:
- May 31, 2006
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CopyrightCopyright New Pittsburgh Courier May 31-Jun 6, 2006. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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When Oprah Winfrey became America's first Black female billionaire, Forbes magazine took note. The major news networks took note. And Dr. Juliet E.K. Walker, professor in the Department of History at The University of Texas at Austin, took note as well.
As the country's foremost expert on Black business history, Walker has made Black business her business. And recently, she's made Oprah Winfrey her business, too.
Dr. Juliet E.K. Walker explores the history of Black businesses, such as the Austin car dealership, Pavilion Lincoln Mercury, which is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the country.
While the media may be interested in Winfrey's wardrobe, weight loss or famous car ...
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