Trailblazers
Became the first African American billionaire in 2001
Who is Robert "Bob" Johnson? He is the co-founder of BET, which was acquired by Viacom in 2001. He also founded RLJ Companies, a holding company that invests in various business sectors.
Founded The North Star weekly newspaper in 1847
Who was Frederick Douglass? The North Star was a nineteenth-century anti-slavery newspaper published from the Talman Building in Rochester, New York, by the well-known abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The paper commenced publication on December 3, 1847.
Thirty-two percent of Black-owned employer firms were in what 2 business sectors?
the healthcare and social services sector
The business sector of "RLJ Lodging Trust"
What is a real estate investment trust with a portfolio consisting of 103 hotels across 23 states and the District of Columbia.?
Marcus Samuelsson owns this restaurant in Harlem NY
What is Red Rooster? Samuelsson is an Ethiopian Swedish American celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality
The real name of Famous Amos
Who is Wallace "Wally" Amos? Wally is from Tallahassee FL, and is founder of the Famous Amos chocolate-chip cookie and other gourmet treat brands
Magazine called "The Magazine of Today's Black Woman"
What is Essence Magazine? Essence is a monthly lifestyle magazine covering fashion, beauty, entertainment, and culture. First published in 1970, the magazine has expanded digitally, and is well-known for its annual "Essence Festival" in New Orleans, LA.
The first Black man to appear on the cover of Life magazine
Who was Billy Eckstine? Eckstine, a music entreprenuer was an American jazz and pop singer and a bandleader during the swing era. He was noted for his rich, almost operatic bass-baritone voice. His recording of "I Apologize" (MGM, 1948) was given the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999.
"Urban One" was founded by whom? (Hint: 'Radio One')
Who is Cathy Hughes? Originally founded as Almic Broadcasting in 1979, Radio One started out with just a single station—WOL(AM) in Washington, D.C. Twelve years later, Radio One sold its first shares of common stock, making Hughes the first African American woman to head a publicly traded company.
A black-owned American restaurant located in Washington, DC. famous DC hot spot for American classics like half-smoked sausage and chili dogs
What is Ben's Chili Bowl? Since Ben and Virginia Ali first opened the doors in 1958, Ben’s Chili Bowl has been a pillar of the Washington DC community. The restaurant and it's bar next door is still owned and operated by the Ali family.
The first African American female billionaire
Who is Oprah Winfrey? Oprah is a host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, which won SIXTEEN (16) Daytime Emmys! She is North America's first Black Multi-Billionaire
Famous Black American was a reporter on CBS television program 60 Minutes.
Who was Ed Bradley? Ed Bradley was best known for 26 years of award-winning work on the CBS News television program 60 Minutes. During his earlier career he also covered the fall of Saigon, was the first black television correspondent to cover the White House, and anchored his own news broadcast, CBS Sunday Night News with Ed Bradley.
Black entrepreneurs face obstacles
What are limited access to startup capital, less managerial and industry experience, and operating in lower-revenue industries?
Ping Identity Holding specializes in this
What is digital and online identity protection services? PING (stock symbol) was Founded by Andre Durand in 2002.
Located downtown Atlanta, in the Castleberry Hill Arts District and known for it's Soul food
What is Paschal's? Paschal's has a rich history that dates back to 1947 when the Paschal brothers, James and Robert Paschal opened their first location at 831 West Hunter Street in Atlanta, Georgia. The brothers decided 'Fried Chicken' would be the specialty of the house, and with that mandate, Robert created his 'secret recipe'.
Innovative beauty products sold throughout the United States and the Caribbean led her to become the first African American female millionaire
Who was Madam C.J. Walker? Madam C.J. Walker was known for her innovative hair care products for people of Color. She was an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire.
Founded the publication Black Enterprise in 1970
Who was Earl Graves? Born in Brooklyn, Graves was an American entrepreneur, publisher, businessman, philanthropist, and advocate of African-American businesses. He was a graduate of Morgan State University, a HBCU.
The NMSDC stands for this
What is The National Minority Supplier Development Council?
Global Blood Therapeutics is a company that does what?
What is "Leads the charge against Sickle Cell Disease by developing several treatments and therapies, in addition to raising awareness and advocating for increased access to care?" The Biopharmaceutical company was founded because according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 100,000 Americans are living with sickle cell disease (SCD); one out of every 365 Black children is born with this genetic disorder.
Chicken restaurant founded on the Southside of Chicago
What is Harold's Chicken Shack? Founded in 1950, the historic and iconic Harold’s Chicken Shack was established by the late Harold Pierce
Owned the First Black-owned Bank
Who is Reverend William Washington Browne? Reverend Browne (part of the AME Church) was a Former Slave from Georgia. His Bank was chartered in Richmond, VA.
Since 1884, is the oldest continuously published Black newspaper in the United States
What is the Philadelphia Tribune? The paper began in 1884 when Christopher J. Perry published its first copy. Throughout its history, The Philadelphia Tribune has been committed to the social, political, and economic advancement of African Americans in the Greater Philadelphia region
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) defines a minority business enterprise (MBE) as this..
What is a "business [that] is at least 51% owned by [United States citizens who are Asian, Black, Hispanic, and/or Native American] or, in the case of a publicly owned business, at least 51% of the stock is owned by one or more such individuals."
Percent of businesses in the United States as of April 2020 that were Black owned.
What is 5.45%? Yet the 42.01 million Black people living in the U.S. at the end of 2019 comprise 12.8% of the total population.
Don't let the odd name fool you! This New Orleans creole/soul-food restaurant is world Famous for its yummy creations.
What is Dooky Chase? For seven decades, Dooky Chase was led by the world-famous, Chef Leah Chase. Her award-winning Creole cuisine, love for community, fight for equality, and unmatched sense of hospitality earned Leah Chase a James Beard Award in 2016. Known as the Queen of Creole, Mrs. Chase passed away in 2019.