Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders

President and CEO, Fair Oaks Farms Mike Thompson looms large in the boardroom . both figuratively and literally. As the president and CEO of Fair Oaks

Studio Design Engineer, General Motors Oftentimes, life doesn’t go as planned. But the unexpected hurdles that we’re forced to jump can lead us to unforeseen good

Branding Concierge, Spin Cycle Radio Warning: Putting one’s entertainment career in the hands of Allan L. Cole Sr., will likely result in success. As a

Owner, V.I.P. Management Charlondra Glover is at odds with the recording industry. While working in the distribution department at Universal Records, Glover noticed that artists

Picture Perfect Design Group: Ron and Dyanna Nicholson Finding Success in Graphic Design Ron and Dyanna Nicholson have quite a formidable partnership. Ron, the founder

Nestled in Castleberry Hill, Atlanta’s trendy and historic art district, is The GlamBar — a posh beauty salon that virtually a girl’s haven. Decorated in

In the unbalanced world of fragile economies the Detroit Black Expo was — as usual — a bright and shining beacon for business hopefuls. The

Looking to launch a business? Trying to nurture camaraderie amongst colleagues? Thinking of making a transition into a new industry? There are many different approaches

For Next Generation Applicant Anthony Greenwood, the benefit of having a father that owned and operated a McDonalds restaurant for 23 years have been tremendous.

McDonald’s Corporation boasts the distinction of helping to create more African American entrepreneurs and millionaires than any other company in the world. Three McDonald’s owners-operators

Food Network’s Michael Smith Promotes Fine Dining Millions of people tune into the Food Network daily to learn the secrets of the culinary arts from

How Lisa Cummings Translated Urban Advocacy into Prosperous Legal Career Helping Blacks photo by steed media service Attorney Lisa Cummings was an aspiring actress at

Rod Edmond, M.D., J.D.- How A Doctor’s Commitment to Law Redefined His Career legal remedy photo by steed media service Managing Partner, Edmond, Jones, Lindsay

Marvin R. Ellisonthe heart of a leader Executive Vice President of U.S. Stores, The Home Depot® photo by steed media service Marvin R. Ellison knows

Charmaine Ward Says Black Wealth Begins with Youth Mentorship photo by steed media service President of the NBMBAA, Atlanta Chapter As the president of the

Director of Black Studies, Cleveland State University A devoted educator, Dr. Michael Williams has dedicated his career to exploring African American history. He especially enjoys

Powerhouse attorney Jonathan Leonard understands the importance of legal representation within the field of entertainment. So when established stars and burgeoning artists seek his counsel,

VP, Communications, Houston Texans NFL Team Tony Wyllie cradled the dream of a front-office position with a major sports team like it was a newborn baby,

Communications Director, YMCA of Greater Houston The YMCA of Greater Houston is like a home away from home for Texas resident, Tuesdae Knight Griffin, who beamed

Director of Marketing, Houston IVF Vice President-elect, NBMBAA Houston Chapter Carl McGowan has a very interesting job. You could call him the special assistant to the stork.