UpwardAction Salutes Tech Entrepreneur Amos Winbush III

UpwardAction Salutes Tech Entrepreneur Amos Winbush III

As the mobile market extends its reign, Amos Winbush, III resides at the throne of backup technology.   As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. So, keep reading to learn how this tech mogul went from the recording studio and record deals to saving your digital data. Getting…
UpwardAction Salutes Publishing Legend John H. Johnson

UpwardAction Salutes Publishing Legend John H. Johnson

"When I see a barrier, I cry and I curse, and then I get a ladder and climb over it."  ~John H. Johnson This attitude of determination served the founder of Johnson Publishing Company well throughout his life.  Mr. John H. Johnson is a media mogul who spent his life…
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…