Roberts, Homer B.
1885-1952 · Contribution: 1919-1929
Transportation
Founded the first African American-owned car dealership in the United States
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1885-1952
- Active since
- 1919-1929
- Category
- Transportation
Impact on the world
Roberts opened the American auto-retail industry to Black ownership, building a full-service dealership and community hub that served buyers the mainstream industry ignored.
Sources
- African American Registry
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