Week 9 Presentations Flashcards
What is the title of the article?
The History of Black Management Reveals an Overlooked Form of Capitalism.
Who is the author of the article?
Lila McLellan.
Where was the article published?
Quartz, a digital business news platform.
What are Lila McLellan’s interests?
Social psychology and management strategies.
In which notable publications has Lila McLellan written?
Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, The Globe and Mail, etc.
What does the article examine?
Historical management strategies by Black business leaders.
What time period does the article focus on?
From the late 1800s to the early 1900s in the U.S.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
A Black entrepreneur who built a beauty empire despite facing racial discrimination.
What role did Charles Clinton Spaulding hold?
President of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company during the early 1900s.
What is significant about Magdalena Walker?
She was the first Black woman in America to charter a bank.
What is a key theme related to systemic racism in the article?
Barriers in corporate leadership and market access for Black professionals.
What does the article say about the lack of recognition?
Contributions of Black professionals are often overlooked in mainstream business history.
How did Black entrepreneurs demonstrate resilience?
By adapting to systemic barriers and creating new opportunities.
What modern movements connect to historical lessons in the article?
Movements like Black Lives Matter.
What is the relevance of historical Black leaders to modern management?
Their insights can inspire current business practices.