The Story of Herman J. Russell 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Herman J. Russell’s journey from shining shoes as an eight-year-old to becoming one of America’s most influential Black entrepreneurs is a testament to grit, vision, and community commitment. Born in 1930 in segregated Atlanta, Russell bought his first piece of property as a teenager and never stopped building — both literally and figuratively. Through his company, H.J. Russell & Company, he became a powerhouse in construction and real estate, helping shape Atlanta’s skyline while creating opportunities for countless African Americans in business and skilled trades. Beyond the buildings, Russell was a bridge between Black business leaders and city officials, playing a quiet but pivotal role in Atlanta’s Civil Rights era progress. His life’s work proves that success isn’t just measured in profits, but in the communities you uplift and the doors you open for others. #HermanJRussell #BuildingAtlanta #BlackExcellence #EconomicEmpowerment #BlackBusiness #LegacyBuilder #CivilRightsHistory #Entrepreneurship #AtlantaHistory #WealthAndLegacy

Happy Halloween for all of us at AECA! #happyhalloween #electricalcompany #atlantaGa #metroatlanta #aeca #electricalcontractor #electricalcareer #constructioncareers #gaelectrician #BuildingAtlanta

The SRT kicking off in Atlanta. We tried to tell you. #srt #clubseacret #leadershipfactory #successleavesclues #buildingatlanta #ifyoubuildittheywillcome #welcometoatlanta

Council member @WestmorelandATL highlights an #Atlanta resident who turned a modest plastering business into one of the most lucrative black owned construction and real estate companies in the United States for #BlackHistoryMonth. @buildingatlanta @chooseATL @MAC_Policy

“Must see documentary” 🎞 — @SGIII . pba.org/shows/building-atlan… . #Atlanta #hermanjrussell #BuildingAtlanta #Docs #documentary #AtlantaHistory #BlackHistory #ATL @ Atlanta,… instagram.com/p/CAHB_ybBVxg/…

Throughout the documentary, the voices of Russell’s proteges are heard, along with business partners and colleagues who witnessed his life unfold with a first-hand perspective. Stream the full documentary now on our #YouTube channel. #BuildingAtlanta bit.ly/buildingatlantadocume…

Did you miss the “Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell” documentary about the inspiring life & legacy of #Atlanta businessman and founder of @HJRussellCo, Herman Russell? Watch the second airing today at 7 p.m. on @atlantapba! #BuildingAtlanta bit.ly/2HAx9ys

Thank you @theatlantavoice for making “Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell” your Valentine’s Day cover story! Indeed, Mr. Russell’s legacy was built on love. #BuildingAtlanta #BlackHistoryMonth

Are you ready for 'Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell' documentary? Tune in to @wsbtv's "People 2 People" program on Feb. 16 at 12:30 pm for an inside look at the making of the film & watch the documentary premiere this Sun at 9 pm on @atlantapba! #BuildingAtlanta

How exciting to be in the place and see the @atlantapba screening and story of Herman Russell at @rcie_atlanta with @HJRussellCo. I’m a part of continuing his #legacy #buildingAtlanta #founding100 #entrepeneur

Builder of more than 🏛🏢, Herman Russell helped build ATL. Thank you ⁦@atlantapba⁩ ⁦@rcie_atlanta⁩ for this important 🎬 #BuildingAtlanta ⁦@waberosescott⁩ ajc.com/news/local/herman-ru…

Today, @HJRussellCo employees are diving deep into the history of #Atlanta and Herman J. Russell during an advanced screening of “Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell” documentary. Tune in to @atlantapba on Feb 16 at 9 pm for the official premiere. #BuildingAtlanta

BUILDING ATLANTA is an Excellent film on Atlanta’s preeminent African-American businessman Herman J Russell. Catch it later this month on PBA! #buildingatlanta #hermanjrussell @ Russell Center for Innovation &… instagram.com/p/B8NUZN3h5Ey/…

Passion never pauses. Power breakfast meeting with the Chairman - H. Jerome Russell - it’s dream living time! #RunThePlay #GoLong #BuildingAtlanta

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From Atlanta. Of Atlanta. For Atlanta. He's ready...period #CeasarForAtlanta #BuildingAtlanta #CeaseTheMoment #WereOpen @ceasarformayor

Happy to be supporting @ceasarformayor. He is exactly the type of leader #ATL needs in its next mayor. #BuildingAtlanta #CeasarForAtlanta

We've completed @sixty11th, a mixed-use development in #MidtownAtlanta. bit.ly/2bgsPIh #BuildingAtlanta

#TransformationTuesday: This time last year, we began work on Post Millennium Midtown in #Atlanta. #BuildingAtlanta

Atl City Council Pres @ceasarcmitchell says sun is shining on Atlanta, & out it comes #buildingatlanta @_GAAtlanta