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50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III, better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor.
Curtis James Jackson III, better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor.
Abraham Lincoln Lewis
Abraham Lincoln Lewis was an American businessman.
Abraham Lincoln Lewis was an American businessman.
Absalom Boston
Absalom Boston was a United States mariner who was the first African American captain to sail a whaleship, with an all-black crew, in 1822.
Absalom Boston was a United States mariner who was the first African American captain to sail a whaleship, with an all-black crew, in 1822.
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, better known as simply Akon, is a Senegalese American R&B and hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer and businessman.
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, better known as simply Akon, is a Senegalese American R&B and hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer and businessman.
Alton Abraham
Alton Abraham was an African American social entrepreneur who acted as business manager for Sun Ra.
Alton Abraham was an African American social entrepreneur who acted as business manager for Sun Ra.
Amos Fortune (citizen of Jaffrey)
Amos Fortune was a prominent African-American citizen of Jaffrey, New Hampshire in the 18th century.
Amos Fortune was a prominent African-American citizen of Jaffrey, New Hampshire in the 18th century.
Amzie Moore
Amzie Moore (September 23, 1911 – February 1, 1982) was an African American, civil rights leader, and entrepreneur in the Mississippi Delta.
Amzie Moore (September 23, 1911 – February 1, 1982) was an African American, civil rights leader, and entrepreneur in the Mississippi Delta.
Andre Barnett
Andre Nigel Barnett (born June 2, 1976) is an American politician and entrepreneur.
Andre Nigel Barnett (born June 2, 1976) is an American politician and entrepreneur.
Annie de Chabert
Ansetta de Chabert (also known as Ansetta Muckle de Chabert, Ansetta de Chabert Clarke, Annie de Chabert) (1908–1976), was a St. Croix, Virgin Islands business woman and civic...
Ansetta de Chabert (also known as Ansetta Muckle de Chabert, Ansetta de Chabert Clarke, Annie de Chabert) (1908–1976), was a St. Croix, Virgin Islands business woman and civic...
Aurelia Browder
Aurelia Shines Browder Coleman (January 29, 1919 – February 4, 1971) was an African American civil rights activist.
Aurelia Shines Browder Coleman (January 29, 1919 – February 4, 1971) was an African American civil rights activist.
Ben Montgomery
Benjamin T. Montgomery (1819–1877) was an influential African American inventor, landowner, and freedman.
Benjamin T. Montgomery (1819–1877) was an influential African American inventor, landowner, and freedman.
Benjamin "Pap" Singleton
Benjamin "Pap" Singleton was an American activist and businessman best known for his role in establishing African-American settlements in Kansas.
Benjamin "Pap" Singleton was an American activist and businessman best known for his role in establishing African-American settlements in Kansas.
Berry Gordy
Berry Gordy, Jr. is an American record producer, and the founder of the Motown record label, as well as its many subsidiaries.
Berry Gordy, Jr. is an American record producer, and the founder of the Motown record label, as well as its many subsidiaries.
Birdman (entertainer)
Bryan Williams, better known by his stage name Birdman or Baby, is an American rapper, businessman, and record producer.
Bryan Williams, better known by his stage name Birdman or Baby, is an American rapper, businessman, and record producer.
Birdman (rapper)
Bryan Williams, better known by his stage name Birdman or Baby, is an American rapper, businessman, record producer, and philanthropist.
Bryan Williams, better known by his stage name Birdman or Baby, is an American rapper, businessman, record producer, and philanthropist.
Bobby Singleton (politician)
Bobby D. Singleton is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 24th District since a special election in January 2005.
Bobby D. Singleton is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 24th District since a special election in January 2005.
Bruce S. Gordon
Bruce Scott Gordon (born February 15, 1946) is an African American business executive who spent most of his career with Verizon and currently serves as a corporate director of CBS, Northrop Grum...
Bruce Scott Gordon (born February 15, 1946) is an African American business executive who spent most of his career with Verizon and currently serves as a corporate director of CBS, Northrop Grum...
Cake Man Raven
Raven Patrick De'Sean Dennis III, better known by the alias Cake Man Raven, is an American baker and owner of the Cake Man Raven Confectionary bakery in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Raven Patrick De'Sean Dennis III, better known by the alias Cake Man Raven, is an American baker and owner of the Cake Man Raven Confectionary bakery in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Cal Johnson (businessman)
Caldonia (or Calvin) Fackler Johnson (October 14, 1844 – April 7, 1925) was an American businessman and philanthropist, active primarily in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the late 19th and early...
Caldonia (or Calvin) Fackler Johnson (October 14, 1844 – April 7, 1925) was an American businessman and philanthropist, active primarily in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the late 19th and early...
Cathy Hughes
Cathy Hughes, born Catherine Elizabeth Woods in Omaha, Nebraska on April 22, 1947, is an African-American entrepreneur, radio and television personality and business executive.
Cathy Hughes, born Catherine Elizabeth Woods in Omaha, Nebraska on April 22, 1947, is an African-American entrepreneur, radio and television personality and business executive.
Chamillionaire
Hakeem Seriki, better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur.
Hakeem Seriki, better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur.
Chosen Effect
Chosen Effect also known by the name T-Effect, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, musician, DJ, dancer and actor.
Chosen Effect also known by the name T-Effect, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, musician, DJ, dancer and actor.
Chris Gardner
Christopher Paul Gardner (born February 9, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American entrepreneur, investor, stock broker, motivational speaker, author, and philanthropist who, during the ear...
Christopher Paul Gardner (born February 9, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American entrepreneur, investor, stock broker, motivational speaker, author, and philanthropist who, during the ear...
Chris Webber
Mayce Edward Christopher "Chris" Webber III, nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired American professional basketball player.
Mayce Edward Christopher "Chris" Webber III, nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired American professional basketball player.
Clarence Otis, Jr.
Clarence Otis, Jr. is an American businessman and CEO of Darden Restaurants.
Clarence Otis, Jr. is an American businessman and CEO of Darden Restaurants.
Damon Dash
Damon Dash (born May 3, 1971) is an American entrepreneur; the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Kareem "Biggs" Burke.
Damon Dash (born May 3, 1971) is an American entrepreneur; the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Kareem "Biggs" Burke.
Daymond John
Daymond John is an American entrepreneur, investor, television personality, author and motivational speaker.
Daymond John is an American entrepreneur, investor, television personality, author and motivational speaker.
Desirée Rogers
Desirée Glapion Rogers is an American business executive who is the Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Publishing Company.
Desirée Glapion Rogers is an American business executive who is the Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Publishing Company.
Djuan Rivers
Djuan Rivers is the Vice President and General Manager of the forthcoming Disney Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii.
Djuan Rivers is the Vice President and General Manager of the forthcoming Disney Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii.
Don Thompson (Business executive)
Don Thompson is an executive at McDonald's and the designated successor to Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner.
Don Thompson is an executive at McDonald's and the designated successor to Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner.
Don Thompson (executive)
Don Thompson is an executive at McDonald's and the designated successor to Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner.
Don Thompson is an executive at McDonald's and the designated successor to Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner.
Donald Andrew Spencer, Sr.
Donald Andrew Spencer, Sr. was one of the first African American realtors in Cincinnati, the first African American broker to join the Cincinnati Board of Realtors, the first African American br...
Donald Andrew Spencer, Sr. was one of the first African American realtors in Cincinnati, the first African American broker to join the Cincinnati Board of Realtors, the first African American br...
Donna Auguste
Donna Auguste (born 1958) is an African-American businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
Donna Auguste (born 1958) is an African-American businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
Dorothy Brunson
Dorothy E. Brunson was a notable African-American broadcaster.
Dorothy E. Brunson was a notable African-American broadcaster.
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), better known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor.
Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), better known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor.
E-40
Earl Stevens (born November 15, 1967) better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California.
Earl Stevens (born November 15, 1967) better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California.
Ellis Marsalis, Sr.
Ellis Louis Marsalis Sr. was an American businessman from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Ellis Louis Marsalis Sr. was an American businessman from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Ertharin Cousin
Ertharin Cousin is since 2012 the twelfth Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme.
Ertharin Cousin is since 2012 the twelfth Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme.
Eugene Profit
Eugene A. Profit is an American investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and former American football cornerback for the New England Patriots and Washington Redskins.
Eugene A. Profit is an American investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist and former American football cornerback for the New England Patriots and Washington Redskins.
Farrah Gray
Farrah Gray is an American businessman, investor, philanthropist, author, syndicated columnist, and motivational speaker.
Farrah Gray is an American businessman, investor, philanthropist, author, syndicated columnist, and motivational speaker.
Franklin Raines
Franklin Delano "Frank" Raines (born January 14, 1949) is an American business executive.
Franklin Delano "Frank" Raines (born January 14, 1949) is an American business executive.
Frederick J. Loudin
Frederick Jeremiah Loudin His commanding presence and ambitious personality caused him to emerge as an unofficial spokesperson for the Jubilee Singers during the four years he toured with them.
Frederick Jeremiah Loudin His commanding presence and ambitious personality caused him to emerge as an unofficial spokesperson for the Jubilee Singers during the four years he toured with them.
Frederick McKinley Jones
Frederick McKinley Jones was an American inventor, entrepreneur, winner of the National Medal of Technology, and inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Frederick McKinley Jones was an American inventor, entrepreneur, winner of the National Medal of Technology, and inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
George Foreman
George Edward Foreman is a retired American professional boxer, former two-time World Heavyweight Champion, Olympic gold medalist, ordained Baptist minister, author and successful entrepreneur.
George Edward Foreman is a retired American professional boxer, former two-time World Heavyweight Champion, Olympic gold medalist, ordained Baptist minister, author and successful entrepreneur.
Gordon Keith (producer)
Gordon Keith was the first person to sign a recording contract with Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 and actually record, produce, and release their records.
Gordon Keith was the first person to sign a recording contract with Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 and actually record, produce, and release their records.
Gordon Keith (record label owner, producer)
Gordon Keith was the first person to sign a recording contract with Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 and actually record, produce, and release their records.
Gordon Keith was the first person to sign a recording contract with Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 and actually record, produce, and release their records.
Harold Pierce
Harold Pierce (August 11, 1917 – March 8, 1988) was an African-American entrepreneur who founded the successful Harold's Chicken Shack restaurant chain in Chicago.
Harold Pierce (August 11, 1917 – March 8, 1988) was an African-American entrepreneur who founded the successful Harold's Chicken Shack restaurant chain in Chicago.
Herman Cain
Herman Cain is an American author, business executive, radio host, syndicated columnist, and Tea Party activist from Georgia.
Herman Cain is an American author, business executive, radio host, syndicated columnist, and Tea Party activist from Georgia.
J. Bruce Llewellyn
J. Bruce Llewellyn was a prominent black businessman in America.
J. Bruce Llewellyn was a prominent black businessman in America.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Koren Pinkett Smith is an American actress, producer, director, author, singer-songwriter, and businesswoman.
Jada Koren Pinkett Smith is an American actress, producer, director, author, singer-songwriter, and businesswoman.
Jake Simmons, Jr.
Joseph Jacob Simmons, Jr. was a prominent African American oilman.
Joseph Jacob Simmons, Jr. was a prominent African American oilman.
James Andrews (businessman)
James Andrews is an American marketing executive and speaker on pop culture and social media.
James Andrews is an American marketing executive and speaker on pop culture and social media.
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter, better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor.
Shawn Corey Carter, better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor.
Jerry Lawson (engineer)
Gerald Anderson "Jerry" Lawson (December 1, 1940 – April 9, 2011) was an American electronic engineer known for his work in designing the Fairchild Channel F video game console.
Gerald Anderson "Jerry" Lawson (December 1, 1940 – April 9, 2011) was an American electronic engineer known for his work in designing the Fairchild Channel F video game console.
Joe Little III
Joe N Little III a.k.a. Joey Beanz or Casino Joe (born July 14, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor and American entrepreneur most known as lead singer of the ...
Joe N Little III a.k.a. Joey Beanz or Casino Joe (born July 14, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor and American entrepreneur most known as lead singer of the ...
John E. Nail
John E. Nail, also known as Jack Nail, was an African-American real estate agent in New York City.
John E. Nail, also known as Jack Nail, was an African-American real estate agent in New York City.
John Parker (abolitionist)
John P. Parker (1827 – February 4, 1900) was an African-American abolitionist, inventor, and industrialist who helped hundreds of slaves to freedom in the Underground Railroad resistance m...
John P. Parker (1827 – February 4, 1900) was an African-American abolitionist, inventor, and industrialist who helped hundreds of slaves to freedom in the Underground Railroad resistance m...
Johnson C. Smith
Johnson Crayne Smith (1844 – 1919) was an early 20th-century businessman from Pittsburgh and the namesake of Johnson C. Smith University.
Johnson Crayne Smith (1844 – 1919) was an early 20th-century businessman from Pittsburgh and the namesake of Johnson C. Smith University.
Joshua I. Smith
Joshua I. Smith (born Joshua Isaac Smith April 8, 1941) is an Afro-American businessman and former chairperson of the Commission on Minority Business Development.
Joshua I. Smith (born Joshua Isaac Smith April 8, 1941) is an Afro-American businessman and former chairperson of the Commission on Minority Business Development.
Junior Bridgeman
Ulysses Lee "Junior" Bridgeman (born September 17, 1953) is a retired American basketball player.
Ulysses Lee "Junior" Bridgeman (born September 17, 1953) is a retired American basketball player.
Kirt Bennett
Kirt Bruce Bennett (December 15, 1967 – May 3, 2010) was an African-American Republican political activist, businessman, and educational leader in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Kirt Bruce Bennett (December 15, 1967 – May 3, 2010) was an African-American Republican political activist, businessman, and educational leader in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Kneeland Youngblood
Kneeland Youngblood (born December 13, 1955) is an African-American physician, businessman, and political figure.
Kneeland Youngblood (born December 13, 1955) is an African-American physician, businessman, and political figure.
Kwame Jackson
Kwame Jackson is an American entrepreneur who appeared on NBC's The Apprentice, a reality series where contestants compete for a chance to work under real estate mogul Donald Trump.
Kwame Jackson is an American entrepreneur who appeared on NBC's The Apprentice, a reality series where contestants compete for a chance to work under real estate mogul Donald Trump.
Lee Wilder Thomas
Lee Wilder Thomas, known as Rev.
Lee Wilder Thomas, known as Rev.
Lew Johnson
Lew Johnson was an African American owner and business manager of blackface minstrel troupes composed of African American performers.
Lew Johnson was an African American owner and business manager of blackface minstrel troupes composed of African American performers.
Lil Jon
Jonathan Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and international DJ who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz.
Jonathan Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and international DJ who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz.
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith, better known as LL Cool J, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor from Bay Shore, New York.
James Todd Smith, better known as LL Cool J, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor from Bay Shore, New York.
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor.
Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor.
Lupe Fiasco
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur.
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur.
Madam C. J. Walker
Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, was an African-American businesswoman, hair care entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, was an African-American businesswoman, hair care entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Magic Johnson
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.
Mary Thompson
Mary Thompson was one of the richest early African Americans in Seattle, Washington.
Mary Thompson was one of the richest early African Americans in Seattle, Washington.
Master P
Percy Robert Miller, better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer.
Percy Robert Miller, better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer.
MC Hammer
Stanley Kirk Burrell, better known by his stage name MC Hammer, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor.
Stanley Kirk Burrell, better known by his stage name MC Hammer, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a retired American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats.
Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a retired American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats.
Michelle Paige Paterson
Michelle R. Paige Paterson was the First Lady of New York state.
Michelle R. Paige Paterson was the First Lady of New York state.
Nelly
Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American Grammy Award winning hip pop artist, entrepreneur and occasional actor.
Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American Grammy Award winning hip pop artist, entrepreneur and occasional actor.
Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth
Omaroseonee Manigault-Stallworth, known by the abbreviated first name Omarosa, is a two-time participant on The Apprentice.
Omaroseonee Manigault-Stallworth, known by the abbreviated first name Omarosa, is a two-time participant on The Apprentice.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist.
Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist.
Philip A. Payton, Jr.
Philip A. Payton, Jr., was an African American real estate entrepreneur, known as the "Father of Harlem", due to his work renting properties in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City to Africa...
Philip A. Payton, Jr., was an African American real estate entrepreneur, known as the "Father of Harlem", due to his work renting properties in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City to Africa...
R. Donahue Peebles
Roy Donahue “Don” Peebles (born March 2, 1960) is a real estate entrepreneur, author and political activist.
Roy Donahue “Don” Peebles (born March 2, 1960) is a real estate entrepreneur, author and political activist.
Randal Pinkett
Randal D. Pinkett (born 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a business consultant who in 2005 was the winner of season four of the reality television show, The Apprentice.
Randal D. Pinkett (born 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a business consultant who in 2005 was the winner of season four of the reality television show, The Apprentice.
Randy Jackson
Randall Darius "Randy" Jackson is an American bassist, singer, record producer, entrepreneur and television personality.
Randall Darius "Randy" Jackson is an American bassist, singer, record producer, entrepreneur and television personality.
Raymond V. Haysbert
Raymond V. Haysbert Sr. was a prominent African-American business executive and civil rights leader during the second half of the 20th century in Baltimore, Maryland.
Raymond V. Haysbert Sr. was a prominent African-American business executive and civil rights leader during the second half of the 20th century in Baltimore, Maryland.
Reginald Lewis
Reginald F. Lewis, was an American businessman, who was one of the most successful business leaders during the 1980s.
Reginald F. Lewis, was an American businessman, who was one of the most successful business leaders during the 1980s.
Richard B. Fitzgerald
Richard Burton Fitzgerald (circa 1843-March 24, 1918) was an African American brickmaker whose bricks went into the construction of many of Durham, North Carolina’s, important buildings.
Richard Burton Fitzgerald (circa 1843-March 24, 1918) was an African American brickmaker whose bricks went into the construction of many of Durham, North Carolina’s, important buildings.
Robert L. Johnson
Robert L. Johnson is an American business magnate best known for being the founder of television network Black Entertainment Television, and is also its former chairman and chief executive officer.
Robert L. Johnson is an American business magnate best known for being the founder of television network Black Entertainment Television, and is also its former chairman and chief executive officer.
Robert R. Church, Sr.
Robert Reed Church, Sr. (1839-1912) was one of America's most profound “rags to riches“ stories.
Robert Reed Church, Sr. (1839-1912) was one of America's most profound “rags to riches“ stories.
Robert Reed Church
Robert Reed Church (June 18, 1839 – August 29, 1912) was an African-American entrepreneur and landowner who lived most of his adult life in Memphis, Tennessee.
Robert Reed Church (June 18, 1839 – August 29, 1912) was an African-American entrepreneur and landowner who lived most of his adult life in Memphis, Tennessee.
Rocky Williform
Rocky De Aire Williform, an American entrepreneur, is founder of HipHopBlog.com, the media network for hip-hop culture, and serves as its editor-in-chief and publisher, and is creator of the Hip...
Rocky De Aire Williform, an American entrepreneur, is founder of HipHopBlog.com, the media network for hip-hop culture, and serves as its editor-in-chief and publisher, and is creator of the Hip...
Romeo Miller
Percy Romeo Miller, Jr., better known by his stage name Romeo, is an American rapper, actor, basketball player, entrepreneur, and model.
Percy Romeo Miller, Jr., better known by his stage name Romeo, is an American rapper, actor, basketball player, entrepreneur, and model.
Ronald "Slim" Williams
Ronald "Slim" Williams is an American businessman who co-founded the record label Cash Money Records along with his younger brother Bryan "Birdman" Williams.
Ronald "Slim" Williams is an American businessman who co-founded the record label Cash Money Records along with his younger brother Bryan "Birdman" Williams.
Rose Catherine Pinkney
Rose Catherine Pinkney (born October 6, 1964) is an American television development executive.
Rose Catherine Pinkney (born October 6, 1964) is an American television development executive.
Rose Fortune
Rose Fortune was an African American who came to Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia with the Black Loyalists where she became a successful businesswoman and the first female police officer in Canada.
Rose Fortune was an African American who came to Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia with the Black Loyalists where she became a successful businesswoman and the first female police officer in Canada.
Roy Roberts (chief executive)
Roy S. Roberts is an American business executive who had a long, distinguished career at General Motors before retiring as group vice president, North American Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketi...
Roy S. Roberts is an American business executive who had a long, distinguished career at General Motors before retiring as group vice president, North American Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketi...
Roy Roberts (entrepreneur)
Roy Roberts is an African-American businessman who had a long, distinguished career at General Motors before retiring as group vice president, North American Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing...
Roy Roberts is an African-American businessman who had a long, distinguished career at General Motors before retiring as group vice president, North American Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing...
Ryan Leslie
Anthony Ryan Leslie, known professionally as Ryan Leslie, is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, entrepreneur, and singer.
Anthony Ryan Leslie, known professionally as Ryan Leslie, is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, entrepreneur, and singer.
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs, also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.
Sean John Combs, also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.
Sean Guerrier De Bey
Sean Guerrier De Bey is an American also known as Mr De Bey, a music executive, who is known for his affiliation with the rapper King Phaze, who is featured in the song "Lately" with Billy Ray C...
Sean Guerrier De Bey is an American also known as Mr De Bey, a music executive, who is known for his affiliation with the rapper King Phaze, who is featured in the song "Lately" with Billy Ray C...
Selena Cuffe
Selena Senora Cuffe, née Saunders is an African-American businesswoman.
Selena Senora Cuffe, née Saunders is an African-American businesswoman.
Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, nicknamed "Shaq", is a retired American basketball player and current analyst on the television program Inside the NBA.
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, nicknamed "Shaq", is a retired American basketball player and current analyst on the television program Inside the NBA.
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, and actor.
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, and actor.
Soulja Boy
DeAndre Cortez Way, better known by his stage name Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, or simply Soulja Boy, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.
DeAndre Cortez Way, better known by his stage name Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, or simply Soulja Boy, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.
Stanley O'Neal
Earnest Stanley O'Neal (born October 7, 1951) is an American business executive.
Earnest Stanley O'Neal (born October 7, 1951) is an American business executive.
Stedman Graham
Stedman Graham (born March 6, 1951) is a Muslim educator, author, businessman and speaker, although he is primarily known as the partner of media mogul Oprah Winfrey.
Stedman Graham (born March 6, 1951) is a Muslim educator, author, businessman and speaker, although he is primarily known as the partner of media mogul Oprah Winfrey.
Stephanie Jones
Stephanie J. Jones, a lawyer and educator, is President of Stephanie Jones Strategies, LLC, a Washington, DC public affairs, strategic planning and government relations firm.
Stephanie J. Jones, a lawyer and educator, is President of Stephanie Jones Strategies, LLC, a Washington, DC public affairs, strategic planning and government relations firm.
Sylvia Rhone
Sylvia Rhone is the current President of Universal Motown Records.
Sylvia Rhone is the current President of Universal Motown Records.
T. R. M. Howard
Theodore Roosevelt Mason Howard was an American civil rights leader, fraternal organization leader, entrepreneur and surgeon.
Theodore Roosevelt Mason Howard was an American civil rights leader, fraternal organization leader, entrepreneur and surgeon.
Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley (; born September 13, 1964) is a talk show host, author, liberal political commentator, entrepreneur, advocate and philanthropist.
Tavis Smiley (; born September 13, 1964) is a talk show host, author, liberal political commentator, entrepreneur, advocate and philanthropist.
Tony Gray (radio)
Tony Gray is a Chicago radio programming consultant.
Tony Gray is a Chicago radio programming consultant.
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry, Jr.; September 14, 1969) is an American actor, director, screen and playwright, producer, author, and songwriter.
Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry, Jr.; September 14, 1969) is an American actor, director, screen and playwright, producer, author, and songwriter.
Urias McGill (merchant)
Urias Africanus McGill was an African American mulatto from the United States who immigrated to Liberia.
Urias Africanus McGill was an African American mulatto from the United States who immigrated to Liberia.
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV, who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor.
Usher Terry Raymond IV, who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor.
Velma Gaines-Hamock
Velma Louise Gaines Hamock (May 25, 1910 – October 3, 2000) was an American funeral home owner, she inherited the business and "Speedy" Atkins mummy after the death of her husband, A.Z Hamock.
Velma Louise Gaines Hamock (May 25, 1910 – October 3, 2000) was an American funeral home owner, she inherited the business and "Speedy" Atkins mummy after the death of her husband, A.Z Hamock.
Vernon Irvin
Vernon L Irvin (born near Pittsburgh) currently works as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Virtual World Computing (VWC) Prior to VWC, he was Executive Vice President and Chief ...
Vernon L Irvin (born near Pittsburgh) currently works as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Virtual World Computing (VWC) Prior to VWC, he was Executive Vice President and Chief ...
Wally Amos
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Wardell Anthony "Ward" Connerly is an American political activist, businessman, and former University of California Regent.
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