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What started as a casual lunch with friends has become a birthday tradition for 99-year-old Bobbie Waugh of Liberty, Texas. For the last several years, Waugh has celebrated her birthday - June 15 - at the Whataburger restaurant in Liberty.
When BLACK ENTERPRISE Founder and Publisher Earl G. Graves Sr. met Coy G. Eklund—then president and CEO of Equitable—five decades ago, the two shared a philosophy that the commitment to “leveling the playing field” must come from the top. As such, Eklund maintained, “At Equitable, our signature theme is equality of opportunity.” This long-standing relationship has been influential in driving the economic progression of the Black community within and outside of the company. BE has helped Equitable advance initiatives, as well as expand direct talent recruitment and client outreach...
(iStock.com/Prostock-Studio) John C. Graves continues to serve as a relentless advocate for financial education and tools for African Americans. His goal: placing millions on the path to multigenerational wealth. A lawyer by training, Graves has primarily used two platforms to fulfill his audacious mission: leading the events arm of BLACK ENTERPRISE—the multimedia company founded by his father, Earl G. Graves Sr.—and engaging in key roles at Equitable as a corporate Board Director (2002-2005) and top financial professional (2005-2006). He has also played an invaluable role in the developm...