14 Of Wealthiest Black Women In Business And Entertainment

by Ahsan Washington March 14, 2025 Black women have been very successful Notably, Black women have been very successful in business and entertainment. They continue to make great strides in entrepreneurship and the building of generational wealth. In celebration of Women’s History Month, BLACK ENTERPRISE highlights 14 of the wealthiest Black women, including a look at these women’s success, influence, and the industries they’ve helped shape. Their journeys serve as a testament to perseverance, innovation, and the growing economic power of Black women worldwide.  RELATED CONTENT: ICYMI: 2025 Women Of Power Summit Closes Out With A Bang Source: Tyra Banks isn’t just a model. She has become a media powerhouse, launching Bankable Productions in 2007, producing such hit shows as The Tyra Banks Show and America’s Next Top Model. An accomplished woman in fashion, television, and business, Tyra Banks has a net worth of $90 million: (Photo: VOGUE Taiwan, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons): Source: Sheila Johnson co-founded Black Entertainment Television (BET) in 1980 and helped shape the growth of Black media through her role as an owner. Johnson diversified her portfolio by buying luxury hotels, real estate and sports franchises. Johnson became the first Black woman to own...