Black Inventors
Modern Entrepreneurs
Brands by Young Entrepreneurs
Creators & Innovators
Pop Culture Brands
100
He improved the light bulb filament so it last longer.
Lewis Latimer
100
She is the founder of Fenty Beauty and a global music superstar.
Rihanna
100
This drink brand was create by kid CEO, Mikaila Ulmer when she was 4 years old and is known for the signature bee logo.
Bee Sweet Lemonade
100
In 1992 she became the first Black woman to travel into space
Mae Jemison
100
This singer created the clothing line Ivy Park.
Beyonce
200
She invented hair-care products, most notably the hot-comb, and became on of the first female self-made millionaires in America.
Madam C.J. Walker
200
This talk-show host built a media empire and became one of the most successful businesswomen in the world.
Oprah Winfrey
200
This business sells colorful ties and was started by Moriah Bridges when he was 9.
Mo's Bows
200
He co-created the first modern video game console with interchangeable cartridges.
Jerry Lawson
200
This actress & producer founded "Pattern Beauty," a hair-care brand.
Tracee Ellis Ross
300
He invented the traffic signal and an early gas mask.
Garrett Morgan
300
This rapper and businessman owns the entertainment company Roc Nation.
Jay-Z
300
This yummy snack and catering company was started by four brothers.
The Yummy Brothers
300
She invented the home security system used in millions of house today.
Marie Van Brittan Brown
300
This basketball play founded a shoe and clothing brand called Penny Hardaway's 1 Cent line
Anfernee "Penny" Hardway
400
He created the Super Soaker water gun.
Lonnie Johnson
400
This filmmaker built one of the largest movie studios in the United States, located in Atlanta.
Tyler Perry
400
The hair-care brand was created by a Zoe Oli after she experienced bullying for her curls. They sell bonnets, books, and dolls with curly hair to encourage positive imagery and messages about curly hair.
Beautiful Curly Me
400
He helped design the computer that became the first IBM personal PC.
Mark Dean
400
The brand Pyer Moss, which combines fashion and activism was designed by this fashion designer.
Kerby Jean-Raymond
500
He invented a railroad telegraph system that let trains communicate.
Granville Woods
500
This tennis champion started her own clothing line called EleVen and invests in businesses, fitness, and wellness.
Venus Williams
500
This brand was created by Cory Nieves when he started selling cookies at the age of six.
Mr. Cory's Cookies
500
This businesswoman founded "Partake Foods", a company known for allergy-friendly cookies.
Denise Woodard
500
This chef and entrepreneur founded Slay Coffee, a popular coffee brand celebrating Black culture.
Jessica O. Matthews