David Steward borrowed $2k to start his first business. He is now the 2nd richest Black American with a net worth of $6 billion

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David Steward borrowed $2k to start his first business. He is now the 2nd richest Black American with a net worth of $6 billion

David Steward is the second richest Black American with a net worth of $6 billion, per Forbes' estimates. The self-made billionaire started his entrepreneurial journey from a humble background and worked his way up the ladder to become successful. Born in Chicago in 1951, Steward grew up in segregation with his seven siblings, and at...

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