Entrepreneurs

Though small in physical stature (5’7”) Al Haymon has been a giant in the worlds of sports and entertainment since the 1970s.   Born April 21, 1955 and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Haymon attended John Adams High School then studied economics at Harvard College.   There, he became active in cultural activities.   He’d promote Afro-American concerts and later obscure jazz artists.  He recruited and delegated and built his promotion business with the help of his mother, Emma Lou.   ...

Quite often Black stars in the entertainment industry are defined and relegated to their music, acting and/or performance skills. People have marveled at the undeniable talents of artists like Sam Cooke, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and a host of others, yet some of these artists, songwriters, and producers are also, even more, astute and highly significant businessmen and businesswomen. [...]

Photo by Michael Soledad on Unsplash I will say that again... supporting Black Owned Business Starts WITHIN the business... otherwise, you won't HAVE a Business! Without question being an entrepreneur is the greatest thing on the planet. I've been doing it now for 26 years and would not have it any other way. I love it but I would think it would be unfair to paint a picture that's not accurate or common. [...]