The student's essay should focus on:
A. the role of Black business leaders in the growth of Atlanta
Alonzo Herndon was a significant African American entrepreneur and business leader in Atlanta during the early 20th century. His contributions, including founding the Atlanta Life Insurance Company and other business ventures, played a crucial role in the economic development of the African American community and the city of Atlanta as a whole. Exploring his impact in this context would be most relevant to his historical contributions.