Earl G. Graves Sr.

Earl Gilbert Graves Sr. (January 9, 1935 – April 6, 2020) was an American entrepreneur, publisher, businessman, philanthropist, and advocate of African-American businesses. A graduate of Morgan State University, he was the founder of Black Enterprise magazine and chairman of the media company Earl G. Graves, Ltd. He was the director for Aetna and Executive Board member of the Boy Scouts of America. He was the father of Earl G. Graves Jr.

Earl Gilbert Graves Sr.
Graves in 2004
Born
Earl Gilbert Graves

(1935-01-09)January 9, 1935
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 2020(2020-04-06) (aged 85)
White Plains, New York, U.S.
Alma materMorgan State University
Occupations
  • Entrepreneur
  • publisher
  • businessman
  • philanthropist
  • advocate
SpouseBarbara
Children3 including Earl G. Graves Jr.
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