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EARL G. GRAVES SR.

EARL G. GRAVES SR.  BLACK ENTERPRISE  EST. 1970  As founder and publisher of BLACK ENTERPRISE, this quintessential entrepreneur created a vehicle to provide information and advocacy to enable three generations...

ED LEWIS & CLARENCE SMITH

ED LEWIS & CLARENCE SMITH  ESSENCE COMMUNICATION INC.  EST. 1970  Launched 50 years ago, Essence started as a publication that celebrated the beauty and potential of African American women. Among...

CLARENCE AVANT

CLARENCE AVANT  SUSSEX RECORDS; AVANT GARDE  EST. 1969 & 1971  Known as “The Black Godfather,” Avant has redefined Black entertainment and built a business network that has connected music, film,...

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