45 Great Moments in Black Business: No. 43 – Jesse Jackson’s Wall Street Project
Rev. Jesse Jackson launches the Wall Street Project to provide access for BE 100s financial firms to gain financial inclusion through engagement
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BE Modern Man: Meet “Mr. Hollywood” John Gibson
Name: John Gibson Age: 42 Profession: Entertainment Executive; Advisor for Inclusion and Multicultural Outreach, Motion Picture Association of America; Brand Ambassador, Scotch Porter Social Media: Twitter: @JohnGibson74 | Instagram: @the_earl_of_grantham...
Black Enterprise’s Mission is Just Beginning
I believe it is fitting to pause to celebrate milestones during the course of a great undertaking. I can think of no better moment than the 40th anniversary of black enterprise to reflect and to appreciate the challenges met and triumphs achieved in the unwavering pursuit of our admittedly ambitious mission: to educate and empower African Americans to become full participants in wealth creation within the global economy. Over the past four years that I have been CEO, I have built on my father’s original vision, making it relevant for future generations.
Continuing Education
A recent study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that master’s degree recipients earn about $13,000 more in wages per year than those who hold a bachelor’s degree alone.
Finding Your Professional Passion
Joining the Chrysler Group in the late ’80s W. Alvin Jackson flourished for nearly 35 years on the corporate side of the automotive industry.