Inside the Cover: Expanded Edition
Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. "The Merchant Prince of Black Chicago"
Preview: Season 3 Episode 302 | 30s
Ted interviews Dr. Weems about his book on 20th century business mogul Anthony Overton Jr.
Anthony Overton Jr. was born to enslaved parents-- and then became one of the leading African American entrepreneurs of the twentieth century. Overton's diverse business empire grew in the Chicago area. His ties to other midwestern states, including Kansas, is explored by author Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. as he discusses the history of Anthony Overton with Ted in this episode.
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Inside the Cover: Expanded Edition is a local public television program presented by PBS Kansas Channel 8
Inside the Cover: Expanded Edition
Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. "The Merchant Prince of Black Chicago"
Preview: Season 3 Episode 302 | 30s
Anthony Overton Jr. was born to enslaved parents-- and then became one of the leading African American entrepreneurs of the twentieth century. Overton's diverse business empire grew in the Chicago area. His ties to other midwestern states, including Kansas, is explored by author Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. as he discusses the history of Anthony Overton with Ted in this episode.
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