Celebrating Black Business Month 2022

Robert Gordon

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Celebrating Black Business Month 2022 , Robert Gordon

Born a slave, Gordon purchased his freedom in 1846. In 1847, he invested $15,000 in a Cincinnati coal yard.

At the time of this death he left an estate worth nearly $5 million by today's standards!

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