Alonzo Herndon and Game Changers Program

The video highlights the legacy of Alonzo Herndon, a former slave who became Atlanta's first black millionaire by founding the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. His story is preserved at the Herndon Home Museum, which educates high school students about entrepreneurship through the Game Changers program. This initiative teaches students valuable business lessons and inspires them to pursue their own entrepreneurial dreams.

What was Alonzo Herndon's initial profession before he became a millionaire?

• Sharecropper

• Carpenter

• Insurance Agent

• Barber

What is the significance of the Herndon Home Museum?

• It is a library dedicated to African American literature.

• It is a modern art gallery.

• It serves as a historical site preserving Herndon's legacy.

• It is a community center for local events.

What did Alonzo Herndon sell on the side of the road to earn money?

• Molasses and honey

• Lemonade and cookies

• Books and magazines

• Handmade crafts

What is the foundation of the Herndon legacy according to Jaleesa Smith?

• A network of influential friends

• A strong educational background

• A large inheritance

• Selling molasses and honey

What is the primary focus of the Game Changers program?

• Teaching students about historical events.

• Providing sports training to teenagers.

• Instilling principles of social entrepreneurship.

• Offering music lessons to young adults.

How many students does the Game Changers program train each year?

• 100

• 50

• 25

• 15

What do students in the Game Changers program learn from business leaders?

• The importance of teamwork in sports.

• Techniques for painting and drawing.

• Invaluable business lessons and strategies.

• How to play musical instruments.

What transformation do students undergo in the Game Changers program?

• They become professional chefs.

• They learn to play musical instruments.

• They develop business acumen and confidence.

• They become skilled in martial arts.

What did Alonzo Herndon have when he left Social Circle at the age of 20?

• A scholarship to a university.

• Only a few dollars in his pocket.

• A suitcase full of clothes.

• A business plan and investors.

What is the ultimate goal for students in the Game Changers program?

• To travel the world.

• To become famous artists.

• To make a difference with their businesses.

• To become professional athletes.