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Aaron Follins: Giving An Ovation In Celebration of Men of Color

I created a space where annually we spotlight a dozen men of color from around the country who are not only successful in their careers but pursue philanthropy in their communities. Since its inception, we’ve been able to honor entrepreneurs, magazine editors, LGBTQ activists, youth sports coaches, and Fortune 500 executives. Even though the event is a one-night awards program, I can tell that relationships are built, lives are changed, and partnerships are formed as evident by the feedback I receive from participants and attendees.

John H. Johnson’s Enduring Lessons on Growing Black Businesses

John H. Johnson’s Enduring Lessons on Growing Black Businesses

28 Days: Celebrating Black Business Icons Past & Present: Honoring the iconic John Harold Johnson, founder, chairman, and publisher and CEO of Johnson Publishing Co. Inc. His enduring example continues to inspire legions of black entrepreneurs to this day. #Black HistoryMonth

Resetting Priorities

Until recently, 35-year-old Michelle Rooks, a mortgage banker at Wells Fargo in Minneapolis, had an investment portfolio consisting only of her 401(k) plan — and that was primarily made up...

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