Obituary: Matthew Jenkins, a veterinarian turned real estate investor, advised those looking for opportunity to see past 'stigmas and stereotypes'
Matthew Jenkins was one of 10 children born to an entrepreneurial African-American family on a farm in Baldwin County, Alabama. His father died when he was 2, leaving his mother to run family businesses including a general store, a turpentine plant and timber sales.
“No slacking” was her refrain.Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
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