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Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is no simple feat. For Black entrepreneurs in America, the challenges are amplified. But drawing inspiration from the resilient ancestors who thrived even in the face of adversity, Glover equips aspiring business minds with the drive to overcome any hurdle.

While numerous accounts detail the poignant history of Tulsa’s renowned Black Wall Street, Doni Glover takes a unique approach by unveiling the story behind the story. How did the Black community find their way to Oklahoma? What forces and leaders guided their journey? Glover’s exploration reveals that the entrepreneurial spirit of Black Wall Street was not an isolated phenomenon, but the culmination of a 500-year legacy of freedom colonies.

I Am Black Wall Street challenges mainstream narratives, spotlighting lesser-known slave uprisings spanning the Western Hemisphere – from South America to Spanish Florida. Glover dives deep into the chronicles of maroon colonies, sanctuaries for escaped slaves across Venezuela, Mexico, the Caribbean, and even the US. Here, the saga of Black Seminole Chief John Horse comes alive, showcasing his heroism as he led his community on the arduous Trail of Tears journey to Oklahoma and beyond. Additionally, the contributions of abolitionist John Brown and Exoduster leader "Pap" Singleton shine light on Kansas as a sought-after refuge for countless Black individuals escaping the brutalities of the Deep South.

Glover’s central message resonates powerfully: If our ancestors could establish freedom colonies and erect thriving Black Wall Street communities in the 1800s, then modern Black entrepreneurs certainly possess the capability to launch and nurture successful businesses. As the world evolves, entrepreneurship emerges as an increasingly attractive pursuit. The rise of Black women-led startups is a testament to this shift, leading the national entrepreneurial charge.

Essential reading for anyone seeking a fresh historical perspective, I Am Black Wall Street not only enlightens but also empowers the next wave of entrepreneurs. It serves as a reminder of the robust legacy on which they stand – a heritage marked by pioneers who seized control of their destinies. The essence of this book embodies the spirit of the ORIGINAL Black Wall Street SERIES and the Joe Manns Awards. Under the banner of BmoreNews.com and its esteemed partners, the series has celebrated over 1,700 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and their cross-racial supporters.

Unapologetically Black is the story of Doni Glover’s trek from the streets of East Baltimore to two decades of journalism that has taken him to Canada, Jamaica, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Jordan. Along the way, he has hosted the longest-running customized news talk show in the nation at Radio One. More importantly, he joined the Fourth Estate twelve years ago when he founded www.bmorenews.com.

Since then, his flagship online news service now garners one million hits per month with visitors from 200 nations. Boasting one of the largest African American news video libraries in the nation, Bmorenews.com has become a voice for the voiceless and a vehicle for change - beginning in the DMV (DC/Maryland/Northern Virginia).

Additionally, Glover owns DMGlobal Marketing & Public Relations, a firm dedicated to helping clients expand their footprint in the black community. To date, he works with politicians, lawyers, businesses, non-profits, artists, and authors to help them gain much-needed exposure.

Finally, Glover started the Original Black Wall Street SERIES *NYC *MD *DC *ATL in Washington, DC in 2011 with Sisters4Sisters Network, Inc.

Since then, he and his supporters have recognized tons of black entrepreneurs and professionals along with the people who support them regardless of race. Honorees receive the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award.

Glover has a couple other ventures happening, too. For one, he founded www.blackwallstreetnews.com to compliment the Black Wall Street SERIES and he also hosts "The Glover Report" on www.WPBNetworks.com every Wednesday.

Politically speaking, Glover has the pulse of the black vote in Maryland. A critical voice representing the African American community, Glover has been called on time and time again for input on the challenges facing Black America. Not only has he been a fixture on local television in Baltimore, he actually made his national television debut in 2014 on The Roland Martin Show on TV One. His hope is that this book will be a source of empowering inspiration to emerging journalists and entrepreneurs. A highly spiritual man, Glover’s ultimate aim is to improve the image of black folks worldwide via his own independent media outlets.