Black Titan

Book info: Black Titan (Hardcover, – Recorded Books, LLC, 2004) – Recorded Books, LLC, 2004. Language: Eng.

Condition: Very Good

Arthur George Gaston, the poor grandson of slaves, was born in tiny rural Demopolis, Alabama in 1892. Over the course of his extraordinary life, which lasted more than a century, he amassed a fortune of over 130 million. From humble beginnings in small financial ventures, Gaston built a vast business empire that encompassed communications, insurance, and real estate. In Birmingham, the city that became his home, Gaston was also deeply involved in civic matters. He joined forces with Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. in the struggle for civil rights in the 1960's. Tirelessly, he campaigned for educational opportunities for Birmingham's African-American residents. Carol Jenkins, A.G. Gaston's niece, is an Emmy Award-winning television journalist who has been anchor and correspondent for WNBC-TV in New York for many years. Her daughter, Elizabeth Gardner Hines, is a writer who holds degrees from Yale and Harvard. Together, they have lovingly crafted a biography of the man who forged the beginnings of African-American entrepreneurship. "This important book...is full of lessons for anyone looking to succeed in today's business world." -- Robert Johnson, CEO of BET