Discover the awe-inspiring story of the remarkable Annie Turnbo Malone that has sparked a renewed interest in her life and legacy and was bestowed the Best of Illinois History Awards by the Illinois State Historical Society.
Annie Malone was a devout Christian, a servant leader, and a philanthropist who gave millions of dollars to African American causes and organizations. Learn how the remarkable Annie Turnbo Malone, who was orphaned at an early age and never obtained a high school diploma, became a pioneer and one of the richest women in the country by developing an empire selling black hair products throughout America and the world.
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James (Agbara) Bryson, MA, is an award winning educator, author, and national trainer. His passion for helping people inspired him to develop the New Millennium Institute, offering workforce development and healthy lifestyle program for at-risk youth. He is also the founder of the Harvesting Dreams, Illinois Central College’s academic retention program. Mr. Bryson hopes to resurrect Annie Malone’s memory and to encourage readers to apply her success principles and become the next Annie Malone.