Historical Milestones
Who is considered the first self-made female millionaire in the United States?
Madam C.J. Walker
What was the name of the publication created by John H. Johnson, focusing on African American culture, politics, and social issues?
Ebony magazine
Who is the co-founder of Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation?
Alicia Garza
Which Black entrepreneur is known for creating the haircare line "Carol's Daughter"?
Lisa Price
What company did Berry Gordy establish, which became one of the most successful African American-owned businesses in the 20th century?
Motown Record Corporation
What was the name of the first Black-owned insurance company in the United States?
North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company
What is the name of the multimedia company founded by Oprah Winfrey?
Harpo Productions
What technology company was co-founded by Tristan Walker and aims to meet the needs of people of color?
Walker & Company Brands, Inc.
What was the name of the beauty products company started by Annie?
Annie Turnbo Malone
Who is the founder of FUBU, a clothing company geared towards the urban market that also produced music under FUBU Records?
Daymond John
Which city is known for being the home of Black Wall Street?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
What's the name of the Black-owned broadcasting company known for BET?
Black Entertainment Television or B.E.T.
What popular social media platform was co-founded by Idris Sandu?
Snapchat
Who is the founder of the natural hair care brand "Camille Rose"?
Janell Stephens
Which entrepreneur is known for founding Bad Boy Entertainment, a prominent music production and distribution company
Sean Combs (P. Diddy)
What was the name of the Black-owned bank founded in 1888 in Richmond, Virginia?
Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers
Who is the founder of the NewME Accelerator, aimed at underrepresented tech entrepreneurs?
Angela Benton
Who co-founded the social activism platform "Blackbird"?
Rashad Drakeford
Who founded the haircare line "Pattern Beauty"?
Tracee Ellis Ross.
Who is the music producer and entrepreneur known for co-founding Beats Electronics, which revolutionized the audio technology industry
Dr. Dre.
What was the name of the Black-owned newspaper founded by Samuel Cornish and John B. Russwurm in 1827?
Freedom's Journal
Who founded the digital media company "Media Take Out"?
Fred Mwangaguhunga
Who is the black billionaire who founded tech company ATS University.
Antonio T. Smith Jr.
What was the name of the first black owned beauty supply store founded entrepreneur power couple Bro. Henry and Sis. Keishonda.
KIKIFER'S Beauty Supply
Which African American entrepreneur founded the entertainment company "Roc Nation"?
Jay-Z