Maynard Jackson: The Ultimate Champion for Black Business
28 Days: Celebrating Black Business Icons Past and Present: In 1973 Maynard Jackson emerged on the scene when he was elected the first black mayor of Atlanta and became a national force in business and politics over the next 30 years, he used his prowess to break the old boys network's hold on contracts and power while expanding opportunities for minority businesses. The result: he helped develop and create more black millionaires that any other public figure.
