Luther Pollard
Second born, Luther Pollard [pictured in 1819] tried to become a professional baseball player after a successful high school athletic career, but was not allowed to play as a person of color. He later started the Ebony Film Corporation, estimated to be worth $500,000 at the time — or about $25 million today, according to reports. He eventually won an Emmy award for his work in film.
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