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Here are a few history makers that changed the face of business.
Otis Boykin invented 28 electronic devices. His devices control such things as computers, guided missiles, and pacemakers.
Lonnie G. Johnson made an important contribution to the lives of children everywhere. He invented the Super Soaker water gun.
Jan Ernst Matzeliger, a relative unknown to most Americans, invented a shoe-making machine that increased shoe production rates by 900 percent.
Dr. Frank Lloyd Sr. was the first Black president of Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Robert Johnson was the owner of Black Entertainment Television. He also became the first Black billionaire in 2001.
Reginald Lewis was the first African American to own a billion-dollar company, TLC Beatrice. He also established TLC Group, a venture capital firm.
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