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O.W. Gurley was a savvy businessman. In 1905 he purchased 40-acres of land in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It later became known as the Greenwood Community. He used his money and influence to make Greenwood one of the richest African American communities in America. It was nicknamed, "Black Wall Street.

O.W. Gurley was a savvy businessman. In 1905 he purchased 40-acres of land in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It later became known as the Greenwood Community. He used his money and influence to make Greenwood one of the richest African American communities in America.

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Cathy Hughes is a media sensation. In 1979 she purchased radio station WOL in Washington, DC. With hard work she grew her business into the largest Black owned radio company in the United States. She is the founder and chairperson of Radio One - Urban One

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Cathy Hughes is a media sensation. In 1979 she purchased radio station WOL in Washington, DC. With hard work she grew her business into the largest Black owned radio company in the United States. She is the founder and chairperson of Radio One - Urban One

Frederick O'Neal was an outspoken leader for equity in the American entertainment industry. In 1940 he co-founded the American Negro Theater. It was only the beginning of his contributions to theater. Each time he was elevated, he used his position to mak

Charlotta wanted to tell stories that mattered. From the presses of her newspaper, she talked about subjects affecting African Americans and women. In 1952, she made history as the first woman and African American chosen by a political party to run for Vice President of the United States. Meet an important leader--Charlotta Bass.

Wendell loved to drive fast. When people wanted to hire African American race car drivers, his name was the first to come up. He accepted the challenge. By 1963, he had gone from getting speeding tickets to winning a racing championship. Meet an important leader--Wendell Scott.

Charlotta wanted to tell stories that mattered. From the presses of her newspaper, she talked about subjects affecting African Americans and women. In 1952, she made history as the first woman and African American chosen by a political party to run for Vice President of the United States. Meet an important leader--Charlotta Bass.

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