Herman J. Russell : Remembering an Atlanta Business Icon
It’s strange to think about what portion of our lives will outlive us; what we built that will still be standing after we no longer are. For many of us our list of memorable accomplishments is small, but Herman J. Russell’s legacy faces a different challenge. Which of his numerous accomplishments he will be remembered for is a matter of debate, but one thing that is sure to carry his legacy is his contribution to university programs.
Almost 15 years before his death on November 15 2014, Herman J. Russell made a historic contribution of $4 million to expand entrepreneurship programs at four universities– Clark Atlanta University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, Morehouse College and Tuskegee University. This gift was the largest donation by an Africa American to support entrepreneurship studies in U.S. History. Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business is celebrating Black History month in part by honoring Russell and the Entrepreneurship Center he made possible for the school. Continue reading…
