On this date in 1946, Anthony Overton, an influential African American entrepreneur, banker, and publisher, passed away. Overton was best known for founding The Overton Hygienic Manufacturing Company, one of the first major Black-owned cosmetic companies in the United States. He also established The Chicago Bee, a newspaper that supported African American businesses and civil rights. Additionally, he founded the Victory Life Insurance Company and the Douglass National Bank, making him one of the first African Americans to own a national bank. His contributions played a crucial role in fostering Black economic empowerment in the early 20th century.
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