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Famous Black Entrepreneurs
Explore our collection of famous black entrepreneurs, including L.A. Reid, Tyler Perry, Tyra Banks, Magic Johnson, George Foreman, Madam C.J. Walker, Wally Amos, Russell Simmons, Kimora Lee Simmons, Will Smith, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Queen Latifah, Richard D. Parsons, Robert L. Johnson, Sheila Johnson, Don King, Berry Gordy Jr., Beyoncé Knowles, Jay-Z, Usher and Oprah Winfrey.
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Featured Famous Black Entrepreneurs
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Oprah Winfrey
- In these groups:
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Weight Loss Winners
Oprah Winfrey
Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Producer, Philanthropist, Talk Show Host, Television Producer / 1954 -
Billionaire Oprah Winfrey has hosted her own internationally popular talk show since 1986. She is also an actress, philanthropist, publisher, and producer.
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Wally Amos
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Born in 1936
- Famous People Born in Florida
Wally Amos
Entrepreneur / 1936 -
African-American entrepreneur Wally Amos founded the Famous Amos cookie brand. He also worked as a talent agent and discovered Simon & Garfunkel.
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Jay-Z
- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
Jay-Z
Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper / 1969 -
Rapper and hip-hop entrepreneur Jay-Z has won Grammy Awards, helmed Def Jam Records, created a clothing line, and married Beyoncé Knowles.
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Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Knowles
Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Singer / 1981 -
Beyoncé Knowles is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist who's acclaimed for her thrilling vocals, videos and live shows.
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Russell Simmons
- In these groups:
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Famous Fathers
- Vegans
Russell Simmons
Entrepreneur / 1957 -
Co-founder of Def Jam Records, Russell Simmons was the force behind the hip-hop revolution, promoting stars like the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy and LL Cool J.
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Tyra Banks
- In these groups:
- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Sagittarians
Tyra Banks
Entrepreneur, Model, Talk Show Host / 1973 -
A former supermodel, Tyra Banks turned her runway success into a multimedia brand and worked at the helm of two successful television series simultaneously.
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