Earl G. Graves, Sr. publisher, Philanthropist, entrepreneur and founder of Black Enterprise magazine.
The United Negro College Fund, the largest and most effective minority education organization in the US, honored Black Enterprise publisher Earl G. Graves Sr. and education activist Caroline Kennedy as it celebrated its 65th anniversary last night before a crowd of over 1200 [...]
Sheila Johnson, owner of the WNBA’s Mystics and has stakes in the NHL’s Capitals and the NBA’s Wizards. She also co-founder Black Entertainment Television (BET) with then husband, Bob Johnson.
You wouldn’t figure Sheila Johnson for a golf mogul. She made her money from a cable-TV network that targeted African-Americans, her first love is [...]
Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes is redefining hip hop’s involvement in fashion. He became a co-owner of the Bionic Yarn in December and is working with the small textile company to produce fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles. Full Story
Dr Mo Ibrahim, Celtel and Mo Ibrahim foundation founder.
CliqueAfrique has put together a list the richest men in Africa as published in Forbes annual rich list. Mo Ibrahim the Sudanese born mobile communications entrepreneur is also featured on the list. He is also well known for his $5 million African leadership prize. Full List
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In the current issue of Best Life magazine, Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z (born Shawn Carter) gives away tips for personal success. Full Article.
Chinedu U. Echeruo, HopStop.com and Tripology.com founder.
Black Enterprise has put together a list of the new technology-focused rising stars. Featured in list of visionaries is Nigerian-born Harvard University M.B.A graduate, Chinedu U. Echeruo. Full story
