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January 1900

National Negro Business League Founded

The National Negro Business League, founded by Booker T. Washington, held organizational meetings in January 1900 to foster economic independence among African Americans. The league encouraged Black entrepreneurship and provided networking opportunities for Black business owners across the country.

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People: Booker T. Washington
Sources
1. National Negro Business League - Library of Congress

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