describe Alonzo Herndon(2 sentences)

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Alonzo Herndon was an African American entrepreneur and civil rights leader who became one of Atlanta's first wealthy Black businessmen in the early 20th century, primarily through his success in the barbering industry and the establishment of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. Born into slavery in 1858, he transformed his life through hard work and determination, ultimately becoming a prominent figure in the African American community and an advocate for economic empowerment.