Who, in 1975, founded Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies that became a nation-wide success?
Wally Amos, Jr.
100
By 1806, this free African American owned a fishing fleet in
Connecticut.
Thomy Lafon
100
In what year were the first African American-owned banks founded in the United States?
1888
100
In 1975, this Detroit Lion running back opened an auto dealership that grew to be one of the largest African American-owned dealerships.
Mel Farr
100
In this speech, Booker T. Washington made public his belief that African Americans should advance through education and job skills.
“Atlanta Compromise”
200
Who was the first African American to become a member of the New York Stock Exchange on February 13, 1970?
Joseph L. Searles III
200
Who organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first labor union for African American railway workers?
A. Phillip Randolph
200
Who established the nation’s first African American-owned soft drink company in Chicago, Illinois?
Ben Branch
200
A national boycott by the People United to Save Humanity (PUSH) in 1981 forced this company to put thirty-four million dollars into African American businesses.
Coca Cola Bottling Company
200
In 1957, he and other investors started the Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association.
Arthur George (A. G.) Gaston
300
In 1979, he borrowed $15,000 to start Black Entertainment Television.
Robert Johnson
300
Who was the first African American to serve as a board member of the International Executive Board of United Autoworkers?
Nelson J. Edwards
300
Who were the owners of the first African American company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange?
Willie L. Daniels and Travers Bell, Jr.
300
In 1972, this Bolton High School graduate from Alexandria, Louisiana founded the largest waste management firm in Central Louisiana.
Jimmie Rax, Sr.
300
Who was the first African American furniture maker in the South?
Thomas Day
400
Name the first African American-owned publicly traded Internet company.
Mo Be It
400
Who started Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. in 1942?
John Johnson
400
What two groups of African Americans contributed to early business development in America?
Free African Americans and Enslaved African Americans
400
Who established the first African American booking and talent agency?
Ruth J. Bowen
400
His stage productions starring “Madea” have sold out nationwide, grossing over fifty million dollars.
Tyler Perry
500
In 1957, he and other investors started the Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association.
Arthur George (A. G.) Gaston
500
Which two major African American-owned magazines celebrated their thirtieth anniversaries in 2000?
Black Enterprise and Essence
500
In 1919, he founded the Black Star Line, a steamship company that developed commercial ties among African people all over the world.
Marcus Garvey
500
Name the first African American-owned publicly traded Internet company.
Mo Be It
500
In 1979, he borrowed $15,000 to start Black Entertainment Television.