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Larry D. Thornton, Birmingham’s trailblazing entrepreneur and philanthropist, was inducted into the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame — a milestone honoring his 50-year journey from segregated South to corporate boardrooms. As the first African American to own a McDonald’s in Birmingham, serve on Coca-Cola’s board, and lead The Club, Thornton turned success into service, founding the Why Not Win? Institute to foster inclusive leadership. His book chronicles his path, shaped by resilience, community support, and an unwavering belief that true achievement lifts others. Celebrated alongside George W. Barber Jr. and Michael A. Mouron, Thornton’s legacy continues to inspire Birmingham’s next generation of changemakers.

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