PIONEERING ENTREPRENEURS
This woman became America's first female self-made millionaire with her hair care products
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
This Oklahoma city was home to the prosperous Black Wall Street district in the early 1900s
What is Tulsa?
This media mogul became America's first Black female billionaire
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Established in 1964 during the Civil Rights Movement, this "Chamber" is one of the largest Black business organizations in the U.S.,representing more than 200,000 Black-owned businesses.
What is the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)?
The NBCC works to economically empower African American communities through entrepreneurship and has over 140 chapters nationwide.
Black-owned banks primarily served this community when other banks wouldn't
What is the African American community?
In 1850, he became the first African American to receive a patent for his mechanical corn harvester
Who is Henry Blair?
This type of business was the most common Black-owned establishment on Black Wall Street
What are grocery stores?
He founded Vista Equity Partners and is considered the wealthiest Black American
Who is Robert F. Smith?
This organization founded in 1993 promotes Black-owned businesses through certification
What is the National Black Chamber of Commerce?
This industry saw significant Black ownership growth during the Civil Rights Movement
What is the beauty/hair care industry?
Founded in 1969, this businessman created the first Black-owned company listed on the NYSE
Who is Reginald Lewis? (TLC Beatrice International)
The number of Black-owned businesses on Black Wall Street before 1921
What is more than 300?
This former NBA player owns multiple franchises including car dealerships and movie theaters
Who is Magic Johnson?
This "100" organization supports Black-owned businesses through networking and advocacy
What is the National Black Business Association?
Black entrepreneurs revolutionized this music industry with independent labels
What is the record industry?
This man founded the first Black-owned bank in 1888, the Capital Savings Bank in Washington, D.C.
A: Who is William Washington Browne?
This Black Wall Street resident owned the largest Black-owned hotel in America in 1921
Who is J.B. Stradford?
She founded Sundial Brands, known for SheaMoisture products
Who is Richelieu Dennis?
Founded in 1970, this organization provides capital to minority-owned businesses
What is the National Minority Supplier Development Council?
This 1964 act helped eliminate legal barriers for Black business owners
What is the Civil Rights Act?
She created the first Black-owned airline in the United States in 1931
Who is Bessie Coleman?
This newspaper, owned by A.J. Smitherman, served Black Wall Street
What is the Tulsa Star?
This entrepreneur founded World Wide Technology, the largest Black-owned business in America
Who is David Steward?
This annual conference is the largest gathering of Black entrepreneurs in the US
What is the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit?
These specialized business directories, first published in 1936, helped Black travelers find safe businesses during segregation
The Motorist Green Book?
This is a significant historical reference that highlights both the challenges faced by Black business owners and travelers during segregation, as well as the innovative solutions created by the Black business community to support one another. The Green Book was essential for Black travelers to find safe accommodations, restaurants, and other businesses during the Jim Crow era.