Black Business Icons

Black Business Icons

2 Seasons
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Many outstanding Black entrepreneurs have achieved astonishing feats, but we have only heard about a few. It’s time for that to change. Lamar Tyler and Freddie Taylor take us on a journey through the past at the historic APEX Museum. They share remarkable stories of resilience, innovation, and the entrepreneurial spirit in our community. This show speaks the names of dynamic and transformational Black entrepreneurs so that viewers can expand their knowledge, fuel their growth, and understand the importance of legacy in empowering our people. If they could do it, you can too.

Black Business Icons
  • Black Business Icons - Season 2 Trailer

    Episode 0

  • Pinky Cole | S2, Ep1

    Episode 1

    Pinky Cole is a culinary powerhouse and a beacon for entrepreneurship. Her vegan restaurant, Slutty Vegan, has taken the world by storm with its bold flavors, playful branding, and unwavering commitment to plant-based cuisine. More than just a successful business owner, Cole is a philanthropist a...

  • Robert Abbott | S2, Ep2

    Episode 2

    Robert S. Abbott transformed journalism and civil rights by founding The Chicago Defender, at the time, the nation’s most influential Black newspaper. With unflinching courage, the Defender exposed the horrors of lynching, Jim Crow, and other racial injustices, challenging the false narratives pe...

  • Morgan Debaun | S2, Ep3

    Episode 3

    As the founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., Morgan DeBaun has built a digital media platform that has become a cornerstone for Black millennials. DeBaun's visionary leadership has propelled Blavity into a thriving business, securing substantial venture capital funding and expanding its reach through...

  • Charles D. King | S2, Ep4

    Episode 4

    Charles D. King is a visionary entrepreneur and industry disruptor who has redefined the entertainment landscape. As the founder and CEO of MACRO, a multi-platform media company, King has been instrumental in amplifying the voices and perspectives of Black people and people of color. With a keen ...

  • William Alexander Scott II | S2, Ep5

    Episode 5

    William Alexander Scott II was a visionary entrepreneur and journalist who played a pivotal role in shaping the African American community in Atlanta. In 1928, at the young age of 26, he founded the Atlanta Daily World, a groundbreaking publication that would become the first successful Black-own...