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You might’ve heard the new slang phrase “standing on business” in recent times — the power of social media, man! — but there’s one brand that’s already been doing that and then some for the past five decades and counting: Black Enterprise.
Since publishing its first issue back in 1970, the veteran business media model of Black Enterprise has served our community rather well for generations at this point, and is still doing their editorial duty to continue the legacy that late entrepreneur Earl G. Graves Sr. (1935 – 2020) once envisioned for our culture. Through his son, the equally business-savvy Earl “Butch” Graves Jr., the mission lives on and looks to be ascending gracefully for the foreseeable future.
We saw that firsthand last weekend at the company’s annual ’40 Under 40′ gala in New York City (December 10) to honor its class of 2023, a mixed group of Black creatives that range from sports, entertainment and science to music, media and — you guessed it! — the beat on Black biz.
RELATED: Little Known Black History Fact: Earl ‘Butch’ Graves, Jr.
Setting up shop at The Altman Building, a longstanding venue in the heart of Chelsea, Black Enterprise‘s 40 Under 40: Class Of 2023’ gala brought out a variety of faces from in and out of our culture. Regardless of any apparent physical differences though, one thing that was shared amongst attendees, honorees and event-throwers alike was an appreciation for how far Black media has come and an excitement for where it’s headed. Standout guests included hip-hop veteran Jeezy and celebrity stylist Ty Hunter, who while both are well over the age of 40 were there to help put the spotlight on those who did make the cut. Full list by category below:
CREATIVE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
FASHION AND BEAUTY
SPORTS
TECH & STEM
FINANCE
MEDIA
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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Black Enterprise ’40 Under 40: Class of 2023′ Gala
Altman Building, New York City
December 10, 2023
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