The never-before-told story of five decades of African Americans onWall Street Here, for the first time, is the fascinating history of theAfrican American experience on Wall Street as told by Gregory Bell,the son of the man who founded the first black-owned member firm ofthe New York Stock Exchange. A successful finance professional inhis own right with close ties to leading figures in both the blackfinancial and civil rights communities, Bell tells the stories ofthe pioneers who broke down the ancient social and politicalbarriers to African American participation in the nation?sfinancial industry. With the help of profiles of many importantblack leaders of the past fifty years?including everyone from JesseJackson and Maynard Jackson, former mayor of Atlanta, to E. StanleyO?Neal, COO and President of Merrill Lynch, and Russell Goings,founder of First Harlem Securities and cofounder of First HarlemSecurities?he shows how in the years following World War II thegrowing social, political, and financial powers of AfricanAmericans converged on Wall Street. Set to publish during BlackHistory Month, In the Black will be warmly received by AfricanAmerican business readers and general readers alike.
Book Details:
- Author: Gregory S. Bell
- ISBN: 9780470318065
- Year Published: 2002
- Pages: 304
- BISAC: BUS036000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Investments & Securities / General
About the Book and Topic:
The never-before-told story of five decades of African Americans onWall Street Here, for the first time, is the fascinating history of theAfrican American experience on Wall Street as told by Gregory Bell,the son of the man who founded the first black-owned member firm ofthe New York Stock Exchange. A successful finance professional inhis own right with close ties to leading figures in both the blackfinancial and civil rights communities, Bell tells the stories ofthe pioneers who broke down the ancient social and politicalbarriers to African American participation in the nation?sfinancial industry. With the help of profiles of many importantblack leaders of the past fifty years?including everyone from JesseJackson and Maynard Jackson, former mayor of Atlanta, to E. StanleyO?Neal, COO and President of Merrill Lynch, and Russell Goings,founder of First Harlem Securities and cofounder of First HarlemSecurities?he shows how in the years following World War II thegrowing social, political, and financial powers of AfricanAmericans converged on Wall Street. Set to publish during BlackHistory Month, In the Black will be warmly received by AfricanAmerican business readers and general readers alike.
This important new book will be a welcome answer to the ongoing interest in Black History, ideal for publication in Black History Month. The package will be just right for acceptance into academia and the general dialogue on Black issues. The book itself will include sections on the role of the Civil Rights movement and the ongoing struggle for African American entry into Wall Street; the history behind the first black-owned firms; key politicians who helped to break ground; black investment banks and securities firms; key players at Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, Salomon Bros.; the new breed; Jesse Jackson’s Wall Street Project and more.
Features a never-before-told story of the African Americanexperience on Wall Street. * Covers many important black leaders, including Rev. JesseJackson; Maynard Jackson, former mayor of Atlanta; E. StanleyO’Neal, CFO of Merrill Lynch; Russell Goings, Founder of FirstHarlem Securities and co-founder of Essence magazine; andmore. * Discusses the role of the Civil Rights movement and the ongoingstruggle for African American entry into Wall Street; the historybehind the first black-owned firms; key politicians who helped tobreak ground; black investment. * banks and securities firms; and the new breed.
About the Author
GREGORY S. BELL is the son of Travers Bell, cofounder of Daniels& Bell, Inc., the firm that made history when it became thefirst black-owned member of the New York Stock Exchange. Upon hisfather’s death in 1988, he became a silent partner in Daniels &Bell, Inc. He also worked on community outreach in Harlem under theHonorable Charles Rangel. Bell has been featured in the AmsterdamNews and Securities Pro Newsletter. This is Bell’s first book.