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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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(1936-)
Entrepreneur

b

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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(1973-)
Entrepreneur, Model, Talk Show Host
Eubie Blake
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Pianists
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Eubie Blake

Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Pianist / 1883 - 1983

Ragtime pianist Eubie Blake was one of the most famous composers of 20th century musicals, known for hits like "I'm Just Wild About Harry."

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(1883-1983)
Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Pianist
Clara Brown
- In these groups:
- Famous Philanthropists
- Famous People Named Brown
- Famous People Born in 1800
Clara Brown

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist / 1800 - 1885

Clara Brown, a freed slave, established a successful laundry business during the Colorado gold rush and helped former slaves get on their feet.

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(1800-1885)
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

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Sean "Puffy" Combs
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- African-American Biopics
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
Sean "Puffy" Combs

Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper / 1969 -

Entrepreneur Sean Combs has produced big-name artists like Mariah Carey, created the Sean John clothing line, and recorded his own platinum albums.

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(1969-)
Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper

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Lee Daniels
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Film Directors
- Famous Film Producers
Lee Daniels

Entrepreneur, Director, Producer / 1959 -

Film producer and director Lee Daniels is known for films that tackle thorny issues. Monster's Ball won and Oscar and was a $31 million success.

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(1959-)
Entrepreneur, Director, Producer
Suzanne de Passe
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- Famous People Born in 1947
- Famous Syracuse University Alumni
Suzanne de Passe

Entrepreneur / 1947 -

Suzanne de Passe is an African-American entertainment executive who discovered numerous famous performers, including Michael Jackson.

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(1947-)
Entrepreneur

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Father Divine
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- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Father Divine

Civil Rights Activist, Entrepreneur, Religious Leader / 1880 - 1965

Father Divine was a prominent African-American religious leader of the 1930s who founded the Peace Mission, an important precursor of the Civil Rights Movement.

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(1880-1965)
Civil Rights Activist, Entrepreneur, Religious Leader
George Foreman
- In these groups:
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Olympic Boxers
- Celebrities Who've Written Children's Books
George Foreman

Boxer, Entrepreneur, Minister / 1949 -

George Foreman is a retired American boxer who twice won boxing's heavyweight championship. After retiring, he became a popular pitchman.

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(1949-)
Boxer, Entrepreneur, Minister

g

Berry Gordy Jr.
- In these groups:
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Self-Made Millionaires
Berry Gordy Jr.

Entrepreneur / 1929 -

Berry Gordy Jr. founded Motown Records, the most successful black owned music company in the history of the United States.

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(1929-)
Entrepreneur

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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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(1969-)
Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper
Magic Johnson
- In these groups:
- AIDS Activists
- Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
- Famous Black Athletes
Magic Johnson

Basketball Player, Entrepreneur / 1959 -

For 12 years, Earvin "Magic" Johnson dominated the court as one of America's best basketball players. In 1991, he announced that he had the AIDS virus.

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(1959-)
Basketball Player, Entrepreneur
Robert L. Johnson
- In these groups:
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- African-American Firsts: Film & TV
- Famous Arians
Robert L. Johnson

Entrepreneur / 1946 -

Robert L. Johnson is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of the BET channel and as the country’s first African-American billionaire.

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(1946-)
Entrepreneur
Sheila Johnson
- In these groups:
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Johnson
Sheila Johnson

Entrepreneur / 1949 -

Sheila Johnson is an African-American entrepreneur who co-founded Black Entertainment Television (BET) and is part-owner of the three sports teams in the NHL, NBA and the WNBA.

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(1949-)
Entrepreneur

k

Don King
- In these groups:
- Hair-Raising Dudes
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Famous Leos
Don King

Entrepreneur / 1931 -

Don King is an eccentric boxing promoter known for his wild hair and the titanic bouts he arranges.

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(1931-)
Entrepreneur
Beyoncé Knowles
- In these groups:
- Female Music Icons of the 1990s and New Millennium
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- African-American Biopics
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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(1981-)
Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Singer

l

Edward T. Lewis
- In these groups:
- Famous Taureans
- Famous People Named Edward
- Publishers
Edward T. Lewis

Entrepreneur, Publisher / 1940 -

Since co-founding Essence magazine, Edward T. Lewis has become one of the most successful and respected magazine publishers in the country.

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(1940-)
Entrepreneur, Publisher

m

Michael McCary
- In these groups:
- Boyz II Men
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Actors
Michael McCary

Actor, Entrepreneur, Singer / 1971 -

Philadelphia's Michael McCary is known for his deep bass voice as part of the boy band Boyz II Men, which he quit in 2003 because of problems from scoliosis.

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(1971-)
Actor, Entrepreneur, Singer
Elijah McCoy
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Inventors
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Inventors
Elijah McCoy

Entrepreneur, Engineer, Inventor / 1844 - 1929

Elijah McCoy was a 19th century African-American inventor best known for inventing lubrication devices used to make train travel more efficient.

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(1844-1929)
Entrepreneur, Engineer, Inventor
Garrett Morgan
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Inventors
- Famous Black Scientists
- Famous Pisceans
Garrett Morgan

Entrepreneur, Inventor, Publisher / 1877 - 1963

Garrett Morgan blazed a trail for African-American inventors with his many patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, a breathing device, and an improved sewing machine and traffic signal.

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(1877-1963)
Entrepreneur, Inventor, Publisher

o

Queen Latifah
- In these groups:
- Female Music Icons of the 1990s and New Millennium
- Famous Lookalikes
- Musical Monikers
Queen Latifah

Film Actress, Television Actress, Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper, Singer / 1970 -

Queen Latifah is an American rapper, record producer and actress known for her roles in the films Set it Off, Bone Collector, Last Holiday and Chicago.

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(1970-)
Film Actress, Television Actress, Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper, Singer

p

Richard D. Parsons
- In these groups:
- Famous Arians
- Famous Black Lawyers
- Famous Lawyers
Richard D. Parsons

Entrepreneur, Lawyer / 1948 -

Richard D. Parsons is an American media executive best known as for his Chairman positions at Time Warner and Citigroup.

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(1948-)
Entrepreneur, Lawyer
Tyler Perry
- In these groups:
- African-American Firsts: Film & TV
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actors
Tyler Perry

Film Actor, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Playwright, Screenwriter / 1969 -

Writer, actor, producer, and director Tyler Perry has built an entertainment empire that consists of successful films, plays, and a best-selling book.

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(1969-)
Film Actor, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Playwright, Screenwriter

r

L.A. Reid
- In these groups:
- Judges of The X Factor
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Music Producers
L.A. Reid

Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Music Producer / 1956 -

L.A. Reid is an American music executive and producer. He's also starred as a judge on the music competition show The X Factor.

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(1956-)
Entrepreneur, Songwriter, Music Producer

s

Kimora Lee Simmons
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Famous Taureans
- Reality TV Stars
Kimora Lee Simmons

Entrepreneur, Model, Reality Television Star / 1975 -

Kimora Lee Simmons is a former model, ex-wife to Russell Simmons, creator of a fashion line called Baby Phat and star of her own reality TV show.

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(1975-)
Entrepreneur, Model, Reality Television Star
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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(1957-)
Entrepreneur
Will Smith
- In these groups:
- Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith
- Famous Fathers
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
Will Smith

Actor, Entrepreneur, Rapper / 1968 -

Will Smith was on the TV show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and has had a successful career as a film actor in several blockbusters since 1992.

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(1968-)
Actor, Entrepreneur, Rapper

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Isiah Thomas
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- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Basketball Players
Isiah Thomas

Basketball Player, Entrepreneur / 1961 -

Isiah Thomas is generally regarded as one of the best point guards in the history of basketball. He played for the Detroit Pistons.

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(1961-)
Basketball Player, Entrepreneur
William Monroe Trotter
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- Famous Arians
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
William Monroe Trotter

Civil Rights Activist, Entrepreneur, Journalist / 1872 - 1934

William Monroe Trotter was a Harvard-educated journalist and activist who championed equal rights for African Americans.

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(1872-1934)
Civil Rights Activist, Entrepreneur, Journalist

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Usher
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- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
- Soul Train Guests
- Fashion Front Row
Usher

Television Actor, Entrepreneur, Singer / 1978 -

Usher is a successful American R&B and pop musician who began making music at age 15. His hit albums include My Way, Confessions and Looking 4 Myself.

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(1978-)
Television Actor, Entrepreneur, Singer

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Madam C.J. Walker
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- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Famous Black Inventors
- Groundbreaking Women
Madam C.J. Walker

Civil Rights Activist, Entrepreneur / 1867 - 1919

Madam C.J. Walker was the first American woman to become a self-made millionaire. Her business was worth more than $1 million at the time of her death.

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(1867-1919)
Civil Rights Activist, Entrepreneur
Maggie Lena Walker
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Activists
Maggie Lena Walker

Activist, Entrepreneur / 1864 - 1934

Maggie Lena Walker was grand secretary of the Independent Order of St. Luke, an organization dedicated to the social and financial advancement of African Americans.

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(1864-1934)
Activist, Entrepreneur
Oprah Winfrey
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- 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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(1954-)
Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Producer, Philanthropist, Talk Show Host, Television Producer

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