Nigerian-born Mike Adenuga (April 29, 1953) is the the world’s second richest black person as of 2019. His Conoil Producing Company was one of the first indigenous Nigerian companies to be granted an oil exploration license in the early 90s.

Cathy Adams is President and CEO of Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce.

Ida B Wells-Barnett 1862-1931 was an investigative journalist and educator. She was an early leader in the civil rights movements.

The New Orleans Tribune became the first Black Daily newspaper in 1864.

Association of Black Humanists formerly London Black Atheists founded in 2012.

Cliff Branch 1948 – 2019 one of five players to have all three championships of the Super Bowl, all with Oakland Raiders. Also one of the fastest players in the league.

The C.R. Patterson & Sons Company was the first Black owned automobile manufacturer, founded by Charles Richard Patterson in 1893 and running until 1939.