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by Linda M. Johnson (Introduction by), Linda M. Johnson (Editor), T. W. Johnson (Author)
This book is a great tribute to your dad. His story told by a loving son who followed in his footsteps is a recognition that anything is possible in America if one never gives up.
''A heartwarming story of a man who defied all obstacles to rise in a world where scarce few minorities were accepted. Even rarer was to have his son follow in his footsteps. This book is a beautiful account of a father and son who loved each other dearly, rose from the bottom to the pinnacle of their profession, reached back to mentor others from the minority community in pursuit of Wall Street careers, and devoted their lives to God and Family.'' Love to all, Dick GrassoFormer Chairman & CEO of the NYSE The son of the very first African American man to get a seat on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX). Elder Thomas W. Johnson, IV tells us about his life as a black man working on Wall Street. His record-breaking journey with Enron, he and his dad being the first and only father and son to hold a seat on the NYSE at the same time, and the history about his father, Pastor Thomas Johnson, III on the trading floor. Our stories matter and the only way to change the narrative is to take action by writing our black history one word at a time. Black History Month is a time when black people all over the world celebrate the life and legacy of our founding fathers who came before us. February of every calendar year is a time when we commemorate the legacy, celebrate the accomplishments and inventions of our ancestors, and it is also a time when we revisit the painful stories of black people who were enslaved, discriminated against, or all together disregarded as a race. This book, Black On The Wall, Like Father, Like Son (My Steps Are Ordered) is about the unadulterated truth about a black man's struggle to get a seat at the table. This story does not give a false depiction of fame, fortune, or success. But instead, it is a story that opposes the idea that a black man without a formal education who grew up in Marcy projects in Brooklyn, New York could navigate his way through an open door of opportunity. My husband, Elder Thomas W. Johnson, IV has a proven track record and despite all odds earned his seat at the table. With every obstacle that the stigmatism that race plays in our American Society, he has found his rightful place as the son of a preacher who paved the way for every black man working on the Wall. Linda M. Johnson
CEO, Positive Thinking Will Make You Happy, Inc.
Number of Pages: 176
Dimensions: 0.38 x 8 x 5 IN
Publication Date: January 20, 2023
