Economics is the
New Black Power

A blueprint to celebrate, educate, and incubate Black businesses.

Economics is the New Black Power
A blueprint to celebrate, educate, and incubate Black businesses.
Explore the Vision
Economics is the New Black Power
A blueprint to celebrate, educate, and incubate Black businesses.
Explore the Vision
Economics is the New Black Power
A blueprint to celebrate, educate, and incubate Black businesses.
Explore the Vision
Economics is the New Black Power
A blueprint to celebrate, educate, and incubate Black businesses.
Explore the Vision
Economics is the New Black Power
A blueprint to celebrate, educate, and incubate Black businesses.
Explore the Vision
Economics is the New Black Power
A blueprint to celebrate, educate, and incubate Black businesses.
Explore the Vision

The Movement

Black Business Legacy Foundation: Igniting wealth, leadership, and opportunity. Together, we build a legacy that transcends generations.

Purpose

The Black Business Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization, exists with a profound mission: to drive significant advancements in global Black entrepreneurial growth, leadership, and financial intelligence. Its ultimate goal is to empower communities and bridge the racial wealth gap. Through the foundation’s tireless efforts, individuals will gain access to invaluable education, transformative training, and invaluable blueprints to reset new economic expectations. By igniting a collective passion for community upliftment and fostering the creation of intergenerational wealth, Black Business Legacy Foundation will ignite a flame of inspiration that resonates across generations.

Mission

Black Business Legacy Foundation passionately pursues a transformative mission: to elevate Black entrepreneurial development, foster exceptional leadership, and ignite financial intelligence to close the wealth gap. Through the power of education, training, and mentorship, we aim to empower communities, igniting a new expectation that leads to the creation of intergenerational wealth. Together, we can unleash the potential within individuals and communities to build a legacy that transcends generations, paving the way for a future filled with infinite possibilities.

The Village (Our Team)

 Our extraordinary executive team—a collective of visionary entrepreneurs who will ignite a new Black Economic agenda with their expertise and passion. Their strategic acumen is set to make an indelible impact on our organization, driving us to new heights of success. United in their mission to empower and uplift, they form a powerful force that will reshape the narrative of economic empowerment for Black entrepreneurs. Together, they are the catalyst for change, leading us towards a future where dreams become reality and opportunities abound.

 

“Warm regards, Dr. George C. Fraser”

Black Business Legacy Hall of Fame

Randi Norfleet

Chief Executive Officer

Jacqueline Beauchamp

Chief Technology Officer

Leadership Advisory Council

  1. Bill Allen*
  2. Bishop Claude
  3. Alexander Edwing
  4. D’Angelo 
  5. Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis
  6. Nii Badi
  7. Esmeralda Baez
  8. Willie Barney
  9. Alexandria Johnson Boone
  10. Bishop Dale Bronner**
  11. Les Brown 
  12. Paul Bryant
  13. John Hope Bryant
  14. Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant
  15. Ron Busby
  16. Linda Clemons
  17. Maurice L. Coleman
  18. Zachary L. Coleman
  1. Dr. Ron Daniels
  2. Rev. Dr. Dennis Dillion
  3. Bishop James Dixon
  4. Aurelia Durant Esq.
  5. Nana Kodwo Eduakwa
  6. Rachelle Franklin
  7. Dr. Julius Garvey
  8. Stedman Graham
  9. Dr. Stacie NC Grant
  10. Hill Harper **
  11. Dr. Ken Harris
  12. Dexter Hinderson
  13. Jerome Hutchinson
  14. Jeff Hoffman**
  15. Carole Hoover
  16. Janice Bryanyt-  Howroyd*
  17. Rusty Jackson
  18. Tony Jackson
  1. Daymond John*
  2. Eric Johnson
  3. Dr. Tiana Von Johnson
  4. Charles G. Kearse
  5. Dr. Dennis Kimbro
  6. Roland Martin
  7. Dr. Julianne Malveaux
  8. Stan Mathews
  9. Emmitt J. McHenry
  10. Councilman James Mitchell
  11. Darrell Miller
  12. Pepper Miller
  13. Dr. Wendy Muhammad
  14. AM Noel
  15. Dr. Linus Okorie*
  16. Necole Parker
  17. Dr. William Pickard
  1. Don Peebles*
  2. Stan Richards
  3. Jerome Russell
  4. Dr. Mike Roberts*
  5. John L. Robinson
  6. John Rogers **
  7. H. Jerome Russell Jr
  8. Corrie Sampson
  9. Tavis Smiley
  10. Marlon Smith
  11. Reggie Sluch
  12. Dr. Boyce Watkins
  13. Reginald Williams
  14. Dr. Kwa David Whitaker
  15. Phil Vassell
  16. Dr. Cheryl Wood
  17. Ambassador Andrew Young

Strategic Partners

The Why (Discover)

Discover the profound significance of creating the Black Business Legacy Hall of Fame Museum and Metaverse—a space where history, inspiration, and economic empowerment converge. Embark on a captivating exploration of the impactful legacy left by Black entrepreneurs, who exemplify the bedrock of capitalism and now set the expectation for society to embrace once again.

Black people have an extraordinary history of entrepreneurship that spans centuries, from the ancient Kingdom of Kush to the remarkable reign of Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire. Yet, this history and our invaluable contributions to America’s global economic rise and the foundation of capitalism have gone untold and uncelebrated.

Now is the moment to reshape the narrative, shifting our focus from freedom to empowerment. For 250 years, we fought tirelessly for freedom, and for the past century, we battled against the oppressive forces of Jim Crow, striving for Freedom, Justice, Equity, and Inclusion.

As we envision the next 100 years, we must embrace a new mission centered on economics—a mission to bridge the immense wealth gap between Black and white communities and dismantle the entrenched barriers of economic apartheid.

Together, let us embark on this transformative journey. Let us draw inspiration from our rich legacy and unleash our collective potential. By reclaiming our economic power, we will not only overcome the challenges we face but also pave the way for a future of prosperity and boundless opportunities. The time for change is now, and we are the architects of our own destiny.

Observations & Facts

7 Black U.S. Billionaires

1% of 720

15 Black Billionaires Worldwide

0.06% of 2755

1.75M Black U.S. Millionaires

8% of 21.9M

U.S. Median Household Wealth
White: $188,200
Black: $25,100
The Wealth Gap: 8:1

Brookings Institute, 12/20

“IF NOTHING CHANGES AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS, IT WILL TAKE THEM 228 YEARS IF EVER, TO CLOSE THE WEALTH GAP. “

The Legacy (Museum)

Discover the profound significance of creating the Black Business Legacy Hall of Fame Museum and Metaverse—a space where history, inspiration, and economic empowerment converge. Embark on a captivating exploration of the impactful legacy left by Black entrepreneurs, who exemplify the bedrock of capitalism and now set the expectation for society to embrace once again.

Legacy Flagship Project

Black Business Legacy Hall Of Fame Museum & Metaverse & The Global Center for Black Entrepreneur Leadership
The Black Business Legacy Hall of Fame Museum and Metaverse (BBLHOFMM) is an awe-inspiring high-tech museum that transports visitors on a transformative journey through history with its immersive and interactive exhibits. BBLHOFMM will serve as the initial digital incarnation, to be later replicated in a physical brick-and-mortar museum. Spanning an impressive 200,000 square feet, this visionary space seamlessly blends the past and present, enabling visitors to engage with AI, holograms, holoportation, mixed reality, and other cutting-edge platforms.

At the heart of this groundbreaking project lies The Global Leadership Center (TGCBEL), a dynamic hub created to propel entrepreneurship and foster economic equality. Within this transformative space, aspiring entrepreneurs will find an incubator and accelerator, offering them the crucial resources, capital, and collaborative environment necessary to launch or expand sustainable businesses.

With the support of Microsoft’s state-of-the-art technology, BBLHOFMM, TGCBEL will elevate the digital experience to new heights. By showcasing the global achievements of Black entrepreneurs and acknowledging their profound impact on society and the economy, this endeavor aims to empower, celebrate, and preserve Black entrepreneurship. Through this visionary initiative, we are forging a bold path of economic empowerment, redefining inclusive capitalism, bridging the wealth gap, and paving the way for generations of Black entrepreneurs to thrive and shape a brighter future.

vision:

To be the global center that recognizes, incubates and accelerates Black Entrepreneurship in order to close the wealth gap by promoting economics as the new “Black Power”.

mission:

Provide a transformative learning experience for Black Entrepreneurs to develop an economic mindset and build sustainable wealth.

Pillars of Success:

  • Construct a Metaverse technology hub for businesses to engage the African diaspora to provide transformational access for learning and dissemination of information 
  • Provide an immersive experience of a multitude of themed pavilions reflective of past and present global Black entrepreneurs (BBHOF & Museum)
  • Design & utilize meeting spaces for classes, lectures, study, and special events
  • Create a Black Entrepreneur incubator ecosystem for small groups of Black entrepreneurs to live, collaborate, focus, and innovate in an entrepreneurial setting

Vision & Empowerment

We believe that knowledge, networks, and ownership are the pillars of sustainable prosperity. BBLHOFM is a bold step toward that future.

“Learn, Earn, Return” – the cycle of learning, prospering, and giving back to the community.

We must hatch our own table and define the rules of engagement.

Inspired by Dr. George C. Fraser’s vision, this project unites history, education, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Our mission is to open the doors of leadership, networks, and capital to future generations.

Pillars of Success

Celebrate

Honoring the achievements of Black entrepreneurs to inspire future generations.

Educate

Providing tools, platforms, and training for leadership and business growth.

Ownership

Encouraging widespread Black business ownership through equity, IP, and capital access.

Community

Building lasting ecosystems of opportunity through partnerships and networks.

Executive Team

Jhon Doe

Developer

Strategy, operations, and partnerships.

Jhon Doe

Developer

Community and program delivery.

Jhon Doe

Developer

Focus: Technology, data, and experience design.

Our Leadership

Our vision is brought to life by an experienced executive team and a diverse leadership advisory council.

Leadership Advisory Council

Jhon Doe

Developer

Funding, policy, and industry connections.

Jhon Doe

Developer

Corporate partnerships and scaling.

Jhon Doe

Developer

Education, research, and economic development.

Contact Form

Contact Us

Address:
5001 Mayfield Road, Suite 314, Lyndhurst, OH 44124

Phone: +1 (216) 691-6686
Email: info@blacklegacyfoundation.com
Email: info@blackbusinesslegacy.org


Website: www.blackbusinesslegacyhalloffame.org