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Maynard Jackson: creating a bully pulpit for black business; this bold politician used his city hall office to create black millionaires.

Publication: Black Enterprise
Publication Date: 01-MAY-05
Format: Online - approximately 717 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Maynard Jackson: creating a bully pulpit for black business; this bold politician used his city hall office to create black millionaires.(Ultimate Wealth Builders)(Maynard Holbrook Jackson)(Biography)

Article Excerpt
The audacity of Maynard Holbrook Jackson was apparent from one of his first acts as mayor of Atlanta. In 1974, Jackson told the city's business leaders he was going to expand Hartsfield Airport into an international hub. One of his requirements, however, was that 25% of all contracts for the $450 million project be set aside for minority firms. His new policy led to a two-year fight in which opponents tried to persuade the governor and state legislature to yank the airport expansion project from the Jackson administration. By 1976, Jackson had prevailed with a modified version of his plan as well as a commitment from...

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