J. Bruce Llewellyn, An Innovative Black Businessman

J. Bruce Llewellyn, Innovative Black Businessman, Dies at 82 - NYTimes.com

J. Bruce Llewellyn, black businessman

In 2010, J. Bruce Llewellyn, a black businessman who forged the path for blacks in the business world, died at age 82 in April of that year.  He was very successful in the world of business.  He was successful in such fields such as banking, broadcasting, coca-cola bottling and groceries.  He died of renal failure that year.  He was on dialysis for a number of years.  I didn't post this article because he died nearly couple of years ago.  He's one of the blacks I wanted to honor for Black History Month.  Throughout his life, he repeated his father's dictum that blacks must work twice as hard as whites to achieve half as much.  In summing up his life, he stated success didn't come easily.  He called it nerve-wracking, gut-wrenching, and pain inducing.  He was one of the richest black Americans with an estimated personal income at $160 million.  He was appointed to government posts and advised presidents. 

To read the rest of the story, click on the above link from NYTimes.com.  It's a very interesting story.  This story should be an encouragement to black Americans across America.  I'm thankful to read about blacks that are very successful in business.  Maybe it will encourage other blacks to start businesses in America.