black nfl owners
Mellody Hobson
Mellody Hobson rose from Chicago’s South Side to lead Ariel Investments—building power through capital literacy and governance.
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athlete entreprenuers
Sir Lewis Hamilton
F1 legend Lewis Hamilton built wealth across fashion, food, film, and NFL ownership - joining the Denver Broncos ownership group in 2022.
athlete entreprenuers
John Stallworth
John Stallworth parlayed NFL greatness into tech leadership and Steelers ownership—building a legacy of wealth, culture, and community.
athlete entreprenuers
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Magic Johnson turned $40M in NBA earnings into a $1.2B empire via theaters, insurance, sports teams, and urban redevelopment.