2.22/23 Black History Businesses

Who is the founder of the first black-owned beauty products company, Madam C.J. Walker?

• Oprah Winfrey

• Beyoncé

• Rihanna

• Madam C.J. Walker

What is the name of the first black woman to own a billion-dollar business, who founded the haircare company, Carol's Daughter?

• Michelle Obama

• Beyoncé

• Oprah Winfrey

• Lisa Price

Which black business leader is known for founding the first black-owned and operated television network, BET?

• Robert L. Johnson

• Oprah Winfrey

• Michael Jordan

• Magic Johnson

Which black-owned business is known for its success story of becoming the first black-owned company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange?

• Walmart

• Amazon

• McDonald's

• The hair care company, Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company

What is the name of the first black woman to own a production company, Harpo Productions, and a cable network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network?

• Michelle Obama

• Serena Williams

• Beyoncé

• Oprah Winfrey

Which black business leader is known for founding the first black-owned and operated record label, Motown Records?

• Diana Ross

• Barry Gordy

• Michael Jackson

• Stevie Wonder

Who is the founder of the first black-owned and operated record label, Def Jam Recordings?

• Russell Simmons

• Dr. Dre

• Jay-Z

• P. Diddy

Who is the founder of the first black-owned film production company, Tyler Perry Studios?

• Will Smith

• Michael Jordan

• Tyler Perry

• Chris Rock

Which black business leader is known for founding the first black-owned and operated radio station, WGPR?

• Robert L. Johnson

• William V. Banks

• Oprah Winfrey

• Jay-Z

What is the name of the first black woman to own a fashion line, Fenty, in partnership with luxury goods group LVMH?

• Michelle Obama

• Rihanna

• Oprah Winfrey

• Beyoncé