UpwardAction Salutes Power Networker George Fraser

UpwardAction Salutes Power Networker George Fraser

George C. Fraser is Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc., the company he founded more than 25 years ago with a vision to build a global networking movement that increased opportunities for people of African descent. He has done that and so much more. “To lead a global networking movement…
UpwardAction Salutes Emma Chappell

UpwardAction Salutes Emma Chappell

A trailblazer in African American commerce, Emma Chappell was born in Philadelphia, PA.  She was the first female vice president of a major bank in Pennsylvania.  On March 23, 1992, she became the CEO of United Bank of Philadelphia - after helping to raise more than 6 million dollars in…
UpwardAction Salutes Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier

UpwardAction Salutes Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier

As the CEO, President and Chairman of Merck & Co., Kenneth Frazier is the first African American to hold the top position of a major pharmaceutical company. Mr. Frazier is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and Harvard Law School. This African American legal eagle and business giant began his…
UpwardAction Salutes Janice Bryant Howroyd

UpwardAction Salutes Janice Bryant Howroyd

Janice Bryant Howroyd holds the distinction of being the first African American woman to build a billion dollar company.  She is the founder and CEO of Act 1 Group. Under her leadership, Act 1 Group has transitioned from its humble beginnings of a single office operation to become the largest…