How did Clara Brown, former slave, become one of the richest citizens in Colorado during the 1850’s?
By cooking, washing, and investing her money
100
In 1936, this Louisiana founded Winnfield Life Insurance Company that was one of the largest African American-owned insurance companies in the United States.
Ben Johnson
100
What magazine, founded by Earl Graves, was geared toward the economic development of African American businesses?
Black Enterprise
100
In 1919, he founded the Black Star Line, a steamship company that developed commercial ties among African people all over the world.
Marcus Garvey
100
By 1806, this free African American owned a fishing fleet in
Connecticut.
Thomy Lafon
200
In 1957, he and other investors started the Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association.
Arthur George (A. G.) Gaston
200
His stage productions starring “Madea” have sold out nationwide, grossing over fifty million dollars.
Tyler Perry
200
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
200
Which two major African American-owned magazines celebrated their thirtieth anniversaries in 2000?
Black Enterprise and Essence
200
This was the first African American-controlled company on the New York Stock Exchange.
Black Entertainment Television (BET)
300
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
300
Give 2 magazines published by Black Entertainment Television.
(BET)
Emerge and Young Sisters and Brothers (YSB
300
In this speech, Booker T. Washington made public his belief that African Americans should advance through education and job skills.
“Atlanta Compromise”
300
Who, in 1975, founded Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies that became a nation-wide success?
Wally Amos, Jr.
300
In 1979, he borrowed $15,000 to start Black Entertainment Television.
Robert Johnson
400
In 2004, this actress, producer, and talk show hostess was listed in Forbes Magazine as one of the four hundred wealthiest Americans. Her net worth exceeded one billion dollars.
Oprah Winfrey
400
To win economic freedom for African Americans, he founded the Universal Improvement Association (UNIA) in 1914.
Marcus Garvey
400
Free African Americans dominated this industry in the North before the Civil War.
Restaurant
400
In 1972, this Bolton High School graduate from Alexandria, Louisiana founded the largest waste management firm in Central Louisiana.
Jimmie Rax, Sr.
400
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
500
In this speech, Booker T. Washington made public his belief that African Americans should advance through education and job skills.
“Atlanta Compromise”
500
In 1957, he and other investors started the Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association.
Arthur George (A. G.) Gaston
500
Who started Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. in 1942?
John Johnson
500
Name the first African American-owned publicly traded Internet company.
Mo Be It
500
In 1979, this cable network was launched as a weekly music video program.