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25 Black businesspeople who helped shape America

May 25, 2022 at 12:04 p.m.

Madam C. J. Walker | A staple in most school curriculums today, Madam C. J. Walker is revered as the first Black woman to become a self-made millionaire. Walker created...

Rounding out the list is another up-and-comer taking the world of eSports—competitive video game playing—by storm. As a host of a live-streamed show, Simon can bring a fresh perspective to a booming industry previously dominated by young white males and shape the narrative of the next chapter of gamers.

25 Black businesspeople who helped shape America

February 1, 2021 at 10:52 a.m.

From inventors to CEOs, Stacker has compiled a list of 25 Black businesspeople who helped shape America. For more galleries visit Stacker .

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