The History of Black Economic Empowerment
Seth Dixon
Issue date: 2/3/10 Section: News
One of the goals made by the founders of Black History month was to make known the accomplishments of African Americans in history. Each year a specific area is chosen to focus on for the month. For the year of 2010 the theme of Black Economic Power was chosen. Artist Hubert Sam created a poster to show this theme. He said, "The need for economic development has been a central element of black life. Our poster recognizes individuals from all walks of life who have contributed through their success to the history of Black Empowerment".
This year ten individuals have been chosen to represent Black Economic Empowerment. These ten are Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman, Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth, Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., Robert L. Johnson, Shelia Crump Johnson, George Washington Carver, Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, Wallace "Wally" Amos Jr. , and Madame C.J. Walker.
Magic Johnson was born in 1959 and best known for being a great NBA player. Now retired from the game, Johnson now runs Magic Johnson Enterprises, a company with a net worth of $700 million.
Bessie Coleman lived from 1892-1926 and an American Civil Aviator. She was better known as "Queen Bessie" and was the first African American to become an airplane pilot. She was also the first American, of any race or gender, to have an international pilot license.
Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth lived from 1842-1914. He was a soldier in the American Army. When he retired in 1906 he left as the highest rank commissioned officer in the United States military. He is also known as the founder of the all-black township in Allensworth, California, now known as Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park.
Marcus Garvey Jr. lived from 1887-1940 and was the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL). Not only that, he is known as a national hero in Jamaica. As a well rounded-involved man he was also a publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black Nationalist, and Orator.
This year ten individuals have been chosen to represent Black Economic Empowerment. These ten are Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman, Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth, Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., Robert L. Johnson, Shelia Crump Johnson, George Washington Carver, Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, Wallace "Wally" Amos Jr. , and Madame C.J. Walker.
Magic Johnson was born in 1959 and best known for being a great NBA player. Now retired from the game, Johnson now runs Magic Johnson Enterprises, a company with a net worth of $700 million.
Bessie Coleman lived from 1892-1926 and an American Civil Aviator. She was better known as "Queen Bessie" and was the first African American to become an airplane pilot. She was also the first American, of any race or gender, to have an international pilot license.
Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth lived from 1842-1914. He was a soldier in the American Army. When he retired in 1906 he left as the highest rank commissioned officer in the United States military. He is also known as the founder of the all-black township in Allensworth, California, now known as Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park.
Marcus Garvey Jr. lived from 1887-1940 and was the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL). Not only that, he is known as a national hero in Jamaica. As a well rounded-involved man he was also a publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black Nationalist, and Orator.
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