black nfl owners
Mellody Hobson
Mellody Hobson rose from Chicago’s South Side to lead Ariel Investments—building power through capital literacy and governance.
finance & private equity
athlete entreprenuers
Ndamukong Suh
Ndamukong Suh transformed his NFL earnings into a diversified legacy—from real estate development to tech investments and financial wisdom.
black wealth
Marques Colston
Former NFL star Marques Colston turned his $40M career into a $100M private equity fund, redefining athlete wealth and ownership.
black wealth
Kenneth I. Chenault
Kenneth Chenault led American Express for 17 years, now chairs General Catalyst and boards like Airbnb—$750M legacy shaped by stewardship.
finance & private equity
Robert F. Smith
Robert F. Smith built Vista Equity into a $100B firm and a $10.8B net worth. From software deals to philanthropy, his story is a blueprint for Black wealth and legacy.