Earl
Graves is a man of style, substance and vision as well as president of a corporation
that bears his name. He is well known in business circles as the founder of
Black Enterprise, a magazine for businessmen, corporate executives and entrepreneurs.
Black Enterprise is an important
part of black America's expanding business network. It is an informative voice
and advocate of economic opportunity for black Americans.
Founded in 1 972, the magazine
was profitable after its tenth issue, which is remarkable for anew publication.
Today, its circulation is more that 250,000.
In July 1990, Graves and
Earvin "Magic" Johnson became partners in the largest minority-controlled Pepsi
Cola distributorship in the U.S. Army.
From 1965 to 1968, he worked
as administrative assistant to the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy. After the
senator's assassination, Graves formed a consulting firm that specialized in
urban affairs and economic development.
This strong man has a long
history of participation in the Boy Scouts of America. Graves also serves on
the boards of such corporations as Chrysler and the New York State Urban Development.
He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Howard University and has received
honorary degrees from 28 universities.
