Boss: The Black Experience in Business
4/23/2019 | 1h 53m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn about the untold story of African American entrepreneurship.
Editor’s note: This film was made in 2019. On June 30, 2020, Richelieu Dennis resigned as CEO of Essence magazine following allegations of a toxic work culture. On October 15, 2020, Robert Smith, the CEO of a private equity company, admitted to evading taxes for 15 years in a criminal investigation, eventually reaching a settlement with federal prosecutors.
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Boss: The Black Experience in Business
4/23/2019 | 1h 53m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
Editor’s note: This film was made in 2019. On June 30, 2020, Richelieu Dennis resigned as CEO of Essence magazine following allegations of a toxic work culture. On October 15, 2020, Robert Smith, the CEO of a private equity company, admitted to evading taxes for 15 years in a criminal investigation, eventually reaching a settlement with federal prosecutors.
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BOSS: The Black Experience in Business
Learn about the untold story of African American entrepreneurship, where skill, industriousness, ingenuity and sheer courage in the face of overwhelming odds provide the backbone of this nation’s economic and social growth.
Preview | BOSS: The Black Experience in Business
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Preview: 4/23/2019 | 30s | Learn about the untold story of African American entrepreneurship in the U.S. (30s)
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Trailer | BOSS: The Black Experience in Business
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Preview: 4/23/2019 | 1m 47s | Learn about the untold story of African American entrepreneurship. (1m 47s)
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Clip: 4/16/2019 | 2m | Get an inside look at how BOSS explores the history of African American business. (2m)
Profile: Sundial Brands CEO Richelieu Dennis
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Clip: 4/16/2019 | 1m 16s | Richelieu Dennis discusses the decision to acquire Essence and investing in Black women. (1m 16s)
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Clip: 4/12/2019 | 2m 56s | Cathy Hughes talks about her inspiration, struggles, and incredible success. (2m 56s)
Profile: Merck & Co. CEO Ken Frazier
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Clip: 4/4/2019 | 2m 6s | Merck & Co. CEO Ken Frazier talks history, community, and inspiration. (2m 6s)
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