He introduced book series including Harry Potter and the Hunger Games to the U.S.
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Van Doren and his brother created the iconic skateboard shoes.
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He developed the first desktop publishing software.
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In 2020, he gave up his salary to help his chain’s frontline restaurant workers.
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He started out juicing oranges in his back yard and selling juice from his van.
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McClintock’s fans included Hillary Clinton, who wore her design to her wedding.
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Mintz created Tofutti for the kosher market before it was embraced by vegans.
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Jordan became president of the National Urban League when he was in his 30s.
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Blake and his brother opened the first Friendly’s in 1935.
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Baby Whitney was a realistic Black baby doll produced in the 1980s and ’90s.