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The Business Trailblazers and Titans of Black America
The 40 most powerful African Americans in business-and how they shaped our world
When black enterprise published its first issue four decades ago, the era was marked by…
By Derek T. Dingle
I’m Proud to Be Part of the Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis
25 years ago, the deal maker extraordinaire became a legend. One simple question gave Black Enterprise the inside track on his story: "What's next?"
When Reginald F. Lewis’ $985 million acquisition of Beatrice International was announced, the story would…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
No. 1: John H. Johnson, The Legend
Follow the Black Enterprise 40th Anniversary countdown of the most impactful black business leaders of the past 40 years
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Black Enterprise ranks the Titans: The 40 Most Powerful…
By Derek T. Dingle
No. 2: Robert L. Johnson, The Power Player
Follow the Black Enterprise 40th Anniversary countdown of the most impactful black business leaders of the past 40 years
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Black Enterprise ranks the Titans: The 40 Most Powerful…
By Derek T. Dingle
No. 3: Reginald F. Lewis, The Global Dealmaker
Follow the Black Enterprise 40th Anniversary countdown of the most impactful black business leaders of the past 40 years
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Black Enterprise ranks the Titans: The 40 Most Powerful…
By Derek T. Dingle
No. 4: Kenneth Chenault, The Consummate leader
Follow the Black Enterprise 40th Anniversary countdown of the most impactful black business leaders of the past 40 years
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Black Enterprise ranks the Titans: The 40 Most Powerful…
By Derek T. Dingle
No. 5: Earl G. Graves Sr., The Champion Of Black Business
Follow the Black Enterprise 40th Anniversary countdown of the most impactful black business leaders of the past 40 years
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Black Enterprise ranks the Titans: The 40 Most Powerful…
By Derek T. Dingle
No. 6: Oprah Winfrey, The Media Powerhouse
Follow the Black Enterprise 40th Anniversary countdown of the most impactful black business leaders of the past 40 years
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Black Enterprise ranks the Titans: The 40 Most Powerful…
By Derek T. Dingle
No. 7: Richard Parsons, The Chief Strategist
Follow the Black Enterprise 40th Anniversary countdown of the most impactful black business leaders of the past 40 years
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Black Enterprise ranks the Titans: The 40 Most Powerful…
By Derek T. Dingle
No. 8: Michael Lee-Chin, The Billionaire Investor
Follow the Black Enterprise 40th Anniversary countdown of the most impactful black business leaders of the past 40 years
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Black Enterprise ranks the Titans: The 40 Most Powerful…
