UpwardAction Salutes John Thompson, Chairman of Microsoft

UpwardAction Salutes John Thompson, Chairman of Microsoft

In this month of February, John Thompson replaced Bill Gates as chairman of Microsoft’s Board of Directors, becoming only the second chairman in Microsoft’s history. Keep reading to learn more about this seasoned Silicon Valley executive.   What a way to celebrate Black History Month! 9 Facts You Should Know About…
UpwardAction Salutes Cathy Hughes

UpwardAction Salutes Cathy Hughes

Media Mogul, Cathy Hughes was born in 1947 to Helen Jones, a trombonist and her father Alfred Woods. She grew up with her family in the Logan Fontenelle Housing projects in Omaha, Nebraska - where her father worked while studying for an accounting degree at Creighton University. He proudly became…
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 Business Mogul Reginald Lewis

UpwardAction Salutes Business Mogul Reginald Lewis

It's Black History Month in the US and we're celebrating by honoring the achievements of African American business giants. Let's get started with highlights from the extraordinary life of Reginald Lewis. Reginald Lewis grew up in Baltimore, MD. He won a football scholarship to Virginia State College (an HBCU) where…