Tribute to Mr. Earl G. Graves, Sr.

“[Mr. Earl Graves] is / was a true pioneer / godfather of modern day economics! He paved the way for many black people / entrepreneurs! He was definitely a Giant ... He was an Alumni of Morgan State University. I really enjoyed reading his publications. He was very sharp! One of the best books I ever read was his book ... 'How to Succeed in Business WITHOUT Being White!'” -  T. Hill, former employee of McDaniel Consulting GBSFE 

Photo Credit BlackEnterprise.com

Barbara Graves was the indispensable business partner and life partner of Mr. Earl G. Graves Sr.. She served as Chief Editor of the Black Enterprise Magazine, Board Member, his Personal Speechwriter, and Best Friend. 

Photo Credit to Eileen Blass of USA TODAY 

Mr. Earl G. Graves Sr., Founder and Publisher of Black Enterprise, was an iconic entrepreneur. He died at age 85. He is here (center) with his three sons: Michael Graves (standing in the back), 30, VP of Sales and Marketing of Pepsi-Cola of Washington, D.C., L.P.; Earl Graves, Jr. (R), 35, Executive VP/Chief Operating Officer of Black Enterprise Magazine; and John Graves(L), 34, Senior Vice President Business Ventures, Black Enterprise Magazine. Photographed at the Disney Yacht and Beach Club in Orlando, Florida on May 7, 1997. 

Syreeta V. McDaniel, MBA was featured on the Black Enterprise TV Report which was filmed at the 13th Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneur's Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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