UpwardAction Salutes Rosalind Brewer

UpwardAction Salutes Rosalind Brewer

In 2012, Rosalind Brewer made history when she became the President and CEO of Sam’s Club - which made her the first African American and first woman to hold the position of CEO at one of Wal-Mart’s business units.  Keep reading to learn 7 facts about Ms. Rosalind Brewer. 7…
UpwardAction Salutes Lamar and Ronnie Tyler

UpwardAction Salutes Lamar and Ronnie Tyler

In honor of Valentine's Day, we're celebrating African American Power Couple - Lamar and Ronnie Tyler - founders of BlackandMarriedwithChildren.com.   Keep reading for 10 Facts about this Online Publishing Power Couple. 5 Facts About Lamar and Ronnie Tyler 1.  After dating for 11 months, they knew that they were soul-mates…

UpwardAction Salutes Fashion Icon Ann Lowe

Ann Lowe was a fashion icon and African American fashion designer who in 1953 designed Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' wedding dress for her marriage to John F. Kennedy.  A trailblazer, Ms. Lowe opened “Ann Lowe Originals” inside the Saks Fifth Ave department store on Madison Avenue in New York in the…
UpwardAction Celebrates Shelia Crump Johnson

UpwardAction Celebrates Shelia Crump Johnson

Sheila Crump Johnson is a successful American entrepreneur, television and film producer.  Keep reading for 10 Facts about this trailblazer and African American business leader. 10 Facts About Shelia Crump Johnson 1.  Ms. Johnson was born on January 25, 1949 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.  2.  Her father, a neurosurgeon who worked…