AFRICAN AMERICAN FIRSTS

IN 1966, James Brown didn't just make musical hits.

He made ground-breaking history.

Owning a private jet at a time when segregation was alive in most states and access restricted.

The jet allowed him to perform in multiple cities in one day--which meant more control, more revenue

and more independence.

When others protested for access, he built mobility.

That's the real lesson. Ownership changes your leverage.

Success isn't just about talent and skills.

It's about positioning talent and skills to open more doors.