Historic Trailblazers:pioneering Black entrepreneurs
She became the first female self-made millionaire in the U.S. through her haircare empire.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
She’s the billionaire founder of Fenty Beauty.
Who is Rihanna?
This haircare brand by Lisa Price is known for natural Black hair products.
What is Carol’s Daughter?
Famous for his Louisiana-style cooking, he was known as the “King of Creole Cuisine.”
Who is Chef Leah Chase?
He invented the automatic elevator doors.
Who is Alexander Miles?
This entrepreneur founded the Black Star Line shipping company in 1919.
Who is Marcus Garvey?
This former athlete built a billion-dollar brand with Air Jordans.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Beyoncé co-founded this fashion brand in the early 2000s.
What is House of Deréon?
This NBA legend owns over 100 franchises including Papa John’s and Auntie Anne’s.
Who is Shaquille O’Neal?
Known for developing Caller ID and Call Waiting.
Who is Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson?
This businessman started the Negro Motorist Green Book to guide Black travelers.
Who is Victor Hugo Green?
He created entertainment empire Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
Who is Tyler Perry?
This Black-owned brand made history as the first to be sold in Sephora nationwide.
What is Fenty Beauty?
This Black-owned vodka brand was founded in 2012 and named after an African warrior queen.
What is Nearest Green (Uncle Nearest Whiskey)?
Founder of digital platform Blavity, focused on Black culture and news.
Who is Morgan DeBaun?
He built a successful insurance company, North Carolina Mutual, in the early 20th century.
Who is John Merrick?
Co-founder of The Shade Room, one of the largest Black-owned media platforms.
Who is Angelica Nwandu?
Founded in 1993, this magazine highlights Black culture, style, and beauty.
What is Essence?
He started the famous Sylvia’s Restaurant in Harlem
Who is Sylvia Woods?
This inventor created the Super Soaker water gun
Who is Lonnie Johnson?
Known as the "Dean of Negro Business," he founded one of the largest Black-owned banks
Who is Alonzo Herndon?
This Black entrepreneur became the first African American billionaire.
Who is Robert L. Johnson (founder of BET)?
He was the first Black American designer to head a major French luxury fashion house, Louis Vuitton.
Who is Virgil Abloh?
This chef won Top Chef and later opened restaurants in Washington, D.C
Who is Kwame Onwuachi?
Co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley’s most powerful investors
Who is Ben Horowitz?