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African-American-owned multimedia company
Black Enterprise (stylized in all caps) is an American multimedia company. A Black-owned business since the 1970s, its flagship product Black Enterprise
Black_Enterprise
American public affairs TV series
Our World with Black Enterprise is a weekly television show which has been hosted by Paul Brunson, Edward Lansing Gordon III, and, during its first season
Our World with Black Enterprise
Our_World_with_Black_Enterprise
the week. Black Enterprise also produces another show titled Our World with Black Enterprise. Black Enterprise Business Report Black Enterprise Business
Black Enterprise Business Report
Black_Enterprise_Business_Report
American entrepreneur (born 1984)
been compared to Oprah Winfrey for her influence in the rap industry. Black Enterprise named Civil "social influencer of the year".[year missing] In 2014
Karen_Civil
American businessman (born 1951)
Business Administration Company of the Year, Black Enterprise, 1999 Entrepreneur of the Year, Black Enterprise, 2000 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
David_Steward
American businessman (1935–2020)
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
Earl_G._Graves_Sr.
American comedian and social media personality (born 1982)
likely accurate. Spiller, Mary. "Cardi B Subpoenas Tasha K's Husband". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 19 March 2026. A., Aron. "Who Is Tasha K? The Vlogger Who
Tasha_K
American musician and entrepreneur (born 1986)
and is the founder of the record label Mula Music Group. In 2018, Black Enterprise described Smith as “one of the five most influential celebs that cross‑pollinate
Spectacular_Smith
American editor (born 1961)
known for co-founding Milestone Media and being the editor-in-chief of Black Enterprise. Dingle was born in New York City on November 2, 1961. He received
Derek_T._Dingle
American actress, producer and screenwriter (born 1984)
Feature Disney's First LGBTQ Animated Character Voiced By Lena Waithe". Black Enterprise. Retrieved December 19, 2020. Woodson, Jacqueline. "The Cover Story:
Lena_Waithe
Colloquialism for a location featuring high or potential Black economic prosperity
a black mecca since the 1970s, while Black Enterprise has referred to Houston as the emerging equivalent. Atlanta has been widely noted as a black mecca
Black_mecca
Costa Rican fashion designer
August 1, 1994. p. 4C. Kevin D. Thompson (June 1995). "Black Enterprise". Black Enterprise. Vol. 25, no. 11. p. 114(6). "[untitled]". Newsweek. October
Karl_Kani
American businessman
Freshman Class of '90". Black Enterprise. pp. 138–142. Earl g. Graves, Ltd (May 1995). "Milestones in Black Business". Black Enterprise. p. 128. "Item 10.
W._Don_Cornwell
Term used in discussions of race-related stress in the United States
Mocking The Reality Of 'Black Fatigue' To Fit A Racist Narrative". Black Enterprise. Martin, Joshua (May 30, 2025). "'Black Fatigue' - A social media
Black_fatigue
American television and radio personality and realtor
being featured on Fast & Company, Yahoo, Homes.com, Rolling Stone, Black Enterprise, and a host of other publications and digital platforms. She wrote
Egypt_Sherrod
Ad Agency founded by one of the first African Americans in the industry
Dreamers Academy Clio award Grand Effie Black Enterprise's Advertising Agency of the Year (2002) Black Enterprise's Advertising Agency of the Year (2011)
Burrell_Communications_Group
American academic, writer and activist (born 1978)
was the first host of the syndicated television show Our World with Black Enterprise, the host of HuffPost Live, and a political commentator for CNN and
Marc_Lamont_Hill
Area of the West Midlands, England
1998. The Black Country Consortium (founded in 1999) and the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership (founded in 2011) both define the Black Country
Black_Country
survival". Black Enterprise (September 2000): 23. Edmond, Alfred Jr. (May 30, 2012). "UniWorld Group's New CEO Monique Nelson". Black Enterprise. Willoughby
UWG_Inc.
American businessman known for tax evasion (born 1962)
Vista purchased enterprise software businesses and brought performance improvements to the businesses. According to Black Enterprise magazine, Smith was
Robert_F._Smith_(investor)
American actor (born 1996)
Founded by CJ Wallace to Honor His Late Father, Notorious B.I.G." Black Enterprise. April 9, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2019. Mullings, Morgan (September
C._J._Wallace_(actor)
American entrepreneur and inventor (born 1969)
experience feedback." Primus was recognized by Black Enterprise as one of the most influential Black people in technology and is a 2017 Ebony Power 100
Guy_Primus
American rapper (born 1970)
properties across the United States. According to Black Enterprise magazine, No Limit Enterprises grossed $110 million in revenue in 1998. This level
Master_P
Cosmetics manufacturer
Entrepreneurs and Launch of Black Owned Beauty Brand at Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit". Black Enterprise. 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company
Madam_C._J._Walker_Manufacturing_Company
American actress and singer
when Winbush was unavailable. She received a Teenpreneur Award from Black Enterprise in 2004. The business was still extant as of 2005. In February 2021
Camille_Winbush
American financial literacy entrepreneur and businessman (born 1966)
Banker magazine Member, Phi Beta Sigma fraternity 2025: Honoree at Black Enterprise XCEL Summit for Men 2026: Forbes 250 Greatest Self-Made Americans,
John_Hope_Bryant
American electronic engineer (1940–2011)
opportunities are wide open in this booming multi-billion dollar industry". Black Enterprise. Vol. 12, no. 5. Earl G. Graves, Ltd. pp. 41–6. ISSN 0006-4165. Vainshtein
Jerry_Lawson_(engineer)
American entrepreneur (born 1927)
Revolt TV, Working with Diddy and Being the 'Lifestyle Specialist'". Black Enterprise. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-11. "Former Roc-A-Fella Exec Kenny
Kenny_Burns_(radio_host)
American basketball player and businessman
Scarsdale High School graduate. Graves, the son of Barbara Graves, and Black Enterprise founder Earl G. Graves Sr., attended Yale University and earned an
Earl_G._Graves_Jr.
American business executive (born 1959)
Investor's #1 Enterprise Software Industry Analyst (1994–2003) Black Enterprise's "Top 50 African Americans on Wall Street" (2002) Black Enterprise's "75 Most
Charles Phillips (businessman)
Charles_Phillips_(businessman)
American writer (born 1969)
George (1 August 2007). "THE MAKING OF AN INDIE". blackenterprise.com. Black Enterprise. Retrieved 18 November 2022. Wade, Wesley (10 November 2020). "Hey
Crystal_McCrary
American corrupt financier (b.1966)
under 40. In 2006, Baldwin was named one of the Top 75 Blacks on Wall Street by Black Enterprise. He is a contributor to the financial articles of Fast
Shawn_Baldwin
American entrepreneur and public speaker
prevention. In September 2022, he was appointed as CEO of Kickstarter. Black Enterprise Magazine named Taylor "Social Media Influencer of the Year" in 2016
Everette_Taylor
American television journalist (born 1960)
From 2006 to 2010, he hosted the syndicated talk show Our World with Black Enterprise. Gordon was born in Detroit, Michigan. His father Ed Gordon Jr. (1908–1971)
Ed_Gordon_(journalist)
African-American civil rights leader (1892–1996)
Gaston, died in 1938.) Other Gaston enterprises included Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association, the first black-owned financial institution in Birmingham
A._G._Gaston
American celebrity gossip website, founded 2005
Washington, D.C., and in Black Enterprise magazine. Bland, Bridget (2009-12-18). "Natasha Eubanks: YBF Creator Chosen for Black Enterprise's 'Next Is Now' Cover
Theybf.com
American restaurateur
life skills for workers and youth in the local community. Webb won Black Enterprise Magazine's 2014 Annual Small Business Award for Franchise Company of
Karim_Webb
Walk of fame located in Atlanta, Georgia
Announced For The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame June 2022 Induction". Black Enterprise. Retrieved June 14, 2022. "Black Music and Entertainment
Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame
Black_Music_&_Entertainment_Walk_of_Fame
American sommelier and winemaker
have been listed in The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Black Enterprise. In 2003, Mack won the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommeliers Competition
André_Mack
Local enterprise partnership in the United Kingdom
The Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership was a local enterprise partnership (LEP) established in 2012, which sought to help with economic growth
Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership
Black_Country_Local_Enterprise_Partnership
American journalist (born 1988)
"Joy-Ann Reid, Abby Phillip And More Join Delta Sigma Theta Sorority". Black Enterprise. Retrieved August 10, 2023. "Abby Phillip reclaims Jesse Jackson's
Abby_Phillip
American sports agent and college basketball player
many other NFL athletes. Parker was named by Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the top 50 influential black people in sports, and was ranked 45th in the
Eugene_Parker_(sports_agent)
American sports executive (born 1959)
named Black Enterprise's Corporate Executive of the Year in 2003, and was listed as one of the Top Front Office Team Executives on Black Enterprise's 50
Steve Mills (sports executive)
Steve_Mills_(sports_executive)
Television channel
Changes Name To Black Family Channel". Black Enterprise. BlackEnterprise.com. Retrieved September 1, 2004. Downey, Kevin. "Slow Build for Black Family Channel"
Black_Family_Channel
American political commentator (born 1989)
MILLION BY CONSERVATIVE POLITICIAN KIMBERLY KLACIK FOR DEFAMATION". Black Enterprise. Archived from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 30
Candace_Owens
American investment advisory firm
Investment Management was named one of the nation's largest black-owned businesses by Black Enterprise Magazine, ranking 14th in the Asset Manager category.
Profit_Investment_Management
American actress
Reasonover: TBS' up and coming female comic is more than just a funny girl". Black Enterprise Magazine. Columbus, Candyce (November 2, 2010). "World Premiere of
Diona_Reasonover
American radio personality (born 1978)
Living Out His Dreams to Become a Major Player In Mainstream Media". Black Enterprise. Retrieved November 20, 2021. Vaughn, Mikeisha (December 22, 2021)
Charlamagne_tha_God
American politician and businessman (born 1981)
"Is This BE 100s Executive Michigan's Next Republican Senator?". Black Enterprise. Archived from the original on February 17, 2026. Retrieved May 10
John James (Michigan politician)
John_James_(Michigan_politician)
American businesswoman (born 1969)
Excellence: Ariel Co-CEO Mellody Hobson Continues Push For Black Economic Empowerment". Black Enterprise. Retrieved February 19, 2026. "Mellody Hobson Biography"
Mellody_Hobson
American children's book author
Bembry attended the Black Enterprise Youth Entrepreneur's Conference and was twice named "Entrepreneur of the Week". Black Enterprise also listed Bembry
Chental-Song_Bembry
American talent agent
Central University 40 under 40 Alumni Award. Leak was named one of Black Enterprise Magazine BE Modern Man Honorees in 2018. Leak was acknowledged by Diverse
Cicero_Leak
American film director
Sensitive Soul". The New York Times. Ltd, Earl G. Graves (1 April 1980). "Black Enterprise". Earl G. Graves, Ltd. – via Google Books. Ellis, Dwight (February
Topper_Carew
American chef (1976–2026)
Kandia (July 9, 2018). "First Black Woman on America's Test Kitchen and Her Mission for Women Chefs of Color". Black Enterprise. Archived from the original
Elle_Simone
Fashion resell company
Sneaker Purchase Prompted His Latest Business Investment – Black Enterprise". Black Enterprise. Ebanks, Jared (24 July 2023). "Austin Reaves' Rigorer AR1
Kicks_Crew
American writer and public speaker (born 2000)
He has appeared on national media and in publications that include Black Enterprise, Diversity Executive, Anderson Cooper 360°, and CNBC's The Business
Frans_Johansson
American drama television series
Alumni & Divine 9 Members Unite to Produce The Black Hamptons and The Family Business on BET+". Black Enterprise. August 26, 2022. Retrieved September 21,
The_Black_Hamptons
American entrepreneur
Founder Becomes One of The Youngest Black Women to Raise $1M+ Pre-Seed Funding For A Fashion Brand". Black Enterprise. Retrieved July 19, 2026. Boyd-Griffith
Amira_Rasool
Cameroonian technology entrepreneur
(2022) Business Insider - Female Leader of the Year in Africa (2022) Black Enterprise – 2014 Women of Power IT News Africa – 10 Africans making waves in
Rebecca_Enonchong
American music journalist (1965–c.2024)
Lawrence Ware says that Bernard "helped legitimize hip-hop to the world". Black Enterprise claims that his editing of The Source in the 1990s "showed how rap
James_Bernard_(journalist)
American actress (born 1986)
They're Living". Vol. 33, no. 8. Black Enterprise. Archived from the original on 2009-05-17. Retrieved 2008-10-03. "Black Don't Crack: Kyla Pratt Popped
Kyla_Pratt
American internet personality (1965–2022)
"The Late Kevin Samuels Makes A Cameo In The FX's Series 'Atlanta'". Black Enterprise. May 14, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022. Staff (May 6, 2022). "Controversial
Kevin_Samuels
American football player and investor (born 1964)
profiles in the financial media, including Business Week, SmartMoney, Black Enterprise, Pension & Investments, and Investor's Business Daily. He has also
Eugene_Profit
American football sports agent
representation firm All Pro Sports and Entertainment. Black Enterprise selected him as one of the top 50 black sports professionals in the country.[citation needed]
C._Lamont_Smith
Non-fiction work by Frans Johansson
He has appeared on national media and in publications that include Black Enterprise, Diversity Executive, Anderson Cooper 360°, and CNBC's The Business
The_Medici_Effect
Anthony Tortorici, director of public relations at Coca-Cola, told Black Enterprise magazine in 1981 that the "three most believable personalities are
Bill_Cosby_in_advertising
Robert. "Moms-to-Be Gift: A DVD for expectant Blacks and Latinas". The Network Journal. Retrieved 14 September 2016. The Mocha Manual Black Enterprise
Shon_Gables
American Afrocentrist psychologist and activist
Umar Johnson 'Marries' 2 Women in Ceremony Shown On Instagram Live". Black Enterprise. Kenney, Tanasia (December 22, 2017). "Dr. Umar Johnson Ordered to
Umar_Johnson
American actor and political candidate (born 1966)
2011. Retrieved August 23, 2011. "Hill Harper Reveals Adoption at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit 2017". blackenterprise.com. Archived from the
Hill_Harper
Defunct stock market search engine site
"8 Stocks to Bank on: Black Enterprise screens the market for core holdings with potential for solid returns". Black Enterprise. 28 (1): 93–98. Archived
Daily_Stocks
US clothing brand
Cross Colours "How hip-hop fashion won over mainstream America". Black Enterprise. 23 (11). June 1993. Archived from the original on March 18, 2007 –
Cross_Colours
Guinean and American actress (born 1981)
May 8, 2013. "Meagan and La'Miya Good: The Greater Good Foundation". Black Enterprise. August 25, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2022. "Meagan Good Interview"
Meagan_Good
American author, filmmaker, television personality
Literary Award for Best Self Help. Black Enterprise included her inspirational podcast in "20 Must-Listen to Black Women Podcasts for 2019" and in 2020
Abiola_Abrams
American businesswoman, merchant and vintner
and produces Syrah, Mourvedre, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. Black Enterprise magazine has said that she "effortlessly combines delectable grapes
Iris_Rideau
Tax preparation company
Consulting. Wiley. ISBN 9780471201434. Retrieved April 17, 2022. "Black Enterprise". Black Enterprise. The University of Michigan. September 24, 2010. Retrieved
Liberty_Tax
American comedian
September 24. In 2015, she performed as part of the closing ceremony of Black Enterprise's Women of Power summit on March 4. Accompanied by Comedy Wings 2014
Zainab_Johnson
Musical artist
Honorees". Archived from the original on 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2014-01-24. Black Enterprise, November 1994, p. 128 [1] Archived 2006-11-14 at the Wayback Machine
Kedar_Massenburg
American actress (born 1987)
Teyonah Parris Becomes First African American In Mad Men Office". Black Enterprise. 13 April 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2015. Retrieved
Teyonah_Parris
Fictional character
original on January 28, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2013. Spike Lee on Black Enterprise. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December
Madea
Canadian non-profit organization
initiative has been featured in Essence, Black Enterprise, and Elle. "Shoe designer creates platform to celebrate black Canadian designers - Video - CityNews
Black_Designers_of_Canada
American advertising agency
Decade". Black Enterprise. Archived from the original on 2010-01-22. Retrieved 2012-08-13. "The 2010 Black Enterprise 100". Black Enterprise. 2010-05-26
GlobalHue
American film producer (born 1974)
"The GIANT 100", Jet magazine's "Who's Hot To Watch in 2008" and Black Enterprise's "Most Powerful Players Under 40." In 2017, Packer launched Will Packer
Will_Packer
American businessman
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, a Los Angeles regional mall. In 2012, Black Enterprise Magazine named Capri Capital as its Financial Services Company of the
Quintin_E._Primo_III
Hormonal medication used for birth control
Morrison, Julie Schott, and Brian Bodainick. In an interview with Black Enterprise, Morrison noted the observation of women wanting to feel understood
Julie_(brand)
American politician (born 1978)
11, 2024). "Byron Donalds' Ex-Wife Exposes Past Life Full Of Lies". Black Enterprise. Retrieved August 10, 2024. Norman, Bob (July 9, 2024). "Trump VP hopeful
Byron_Donalds
American skateboarder
2025. "Skateboarder Terry Kennedy Stakes His Claim on the Industry". Black Enterprise. August 27, 2010. Retrieved August 7, 2021. "Fly Society: Terry Kennedy"
Terry_Kennedy_(skateboarder)
American businessman (born 1961)
and inclusion initiatives, such as: 40 Best Companies for Diversity (Black Enterprise Magazine), Top 10 Companies for Latinos (DiversityInc Magazine), Best
James_Murren
Nigerian lawyer and investment banker (born 1953)
Reed, K. Terrell (1 November 2004). "CSFB Repositions Top Exec". Black Enterprise. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 5 December
Adebayo_Ogunlesi
Enterprise software
BlackBerry Unified Endpoint Manager (UEM), formerly BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES), designates the middleware software package that is part of the
BlackBerry Unified Endpoint Manager
BlackBerry_Unified_Endpoint_Manager
American academic, political pundit
Dealer. He has also appeared in the online edition of Essence and Black Enterprise. Johnson is a frequent television commentator locally, nationally and
Jason_Johnson_(professor)
American businesswoman
Apple's Steve Jobs to Kinko's founder Paul Orfalea to Earl Graves of Black Enterprise magazine, meet some of the most influential entrepreneurs of the past
Ann_Winblad
American video game designer (born 1988)
App". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 17 December 2014. Pressley, Daron. "BE Modern Man: Meet "The Game Developer" Andrew Augustin - BE Modern Man". Black Enterprise
Andrew_Augustin
American screenwriter (born 1943)
The New York Times. 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-08-29. Black Enterprise - June 1978 Eric Monte: The Writer Who Fought to Change the Stereotypes
Eric_Monte
Canadian actor (born 1974)
Phil in 'Fresh Prince' Reboot Aims to Pay 'Tribute' to James Avery". Black Enterprise. Retrieved February 19, 2022. Weaver, Jackson (March 20, 2022). "How
Adrian_Holmes
American Film Festival Has Turned Martha's Vineyard Into a Black Celebrity Hot Spot". Black Enterprise. Archived from the original on 2022-08-22. Retrieved
Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival
Martha's_Vineyard_African_American_Film_Festival
American film director
the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center and was named one of the "50 Best and Brightest African Americans Under 40" by Black Enterprise magazine
F._Gary_Gray
Ethiopian-American fashion designer
Madison Ave. In 2012, Amsale was the winner of The Legacy Award at Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. In 2007, ABC purchased an Aberra wedding dress
Amsale_Aberra
Schools once meant for African Americans
of Excellence Documentary Details Historic Underfunding of HBCUs". Black Enterprise. September 12, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2026. "For the Culture: It's
Historically black colleges and universities
Historically_black_colleges_and_universities
held in Detroit Earl g. Graves, Ltd (January 1984). "Conventions". Black Enterprise. 14 (6): 66. August 4–10 Detroit, MI Westin Hotel "Zeta Phi Beta".
List of Zeta Phi Beta Grand Boulés
List_of_Zeta_Phi_Beta_Grand_Boulés
American film producer (born 1946)
Award (2008) Savannah Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award (2008) Black Enterprise Top 50 Hollywood Power Brokers (2007) The AWRT (American Women in Radio
Suzanne_de_Passe
BLACK ENTERPRISE
BLACK ENTERPRISE
Surname or Lastname
English and Dutch
English and Dutch : nickname for an idle person, from Middle Dutch slac, Middle English slack, ‘lazy’, ‘careless’.English : topographic name from northern Middle English slack ‘shallow valley’ (Old Norse slakki), or a habitational name from one of the places named with this word, for example near Stainland and near Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire.Scottish (Dumfriesshire) : habitational name, maybe from Slake or Slack in Roberton, Roxburghshire (now part of Borders region).It may also be an Americanized spelling of Slovenian Slak, a nickname from slak ‘bindweed’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably from Middle English flack, flak ‘turf’, ‘sod’ (as found in the place name Flatmoor, in Cambridgeshire), and hence perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a turf cutter.North German : topographic name probably derived from a lost word denoting stagnant water.
Boy/Male
Czechoslovakian
Black.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Black
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Lake.North German : variant of Laack.Hungarian : from a short form of the personal name László (see Laszlo).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a Middle English personal name Clac, which is from Old English Clacc or the Old Norse cognate Klakkr. As a personal name this is from a word meaning ‘lump’ and may have been used as a nickname for a large or thickset man. Reaney suggests that it could also be from clacker ‘chatterer’.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Black
Girl/Female
Egyptian Greek American
Black.
Girl/Female
Egyptian Greek
Black.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained; possibly from Middle English bleik, blek(e) ‘pallid’, ‘sallow’ (from Old Norse bleikr ‘pale’) with alteration of the vowel, although Reaney suggests it may be a nickname derived from Middle English blikie(n) ‘to shine or gleam’ (from Old English blīcian).Jewish (Ashkenazic) : origin uncertain; possibly from German Blick or Yiddish blik ‘glance’, ‘look’, and based on some now irrecoverable anecdote.German : Prussian variant of Blek, a nickname from Middle High German blic ‘shine’.German : short form of the Low German occupational name Blickslager ‘tinsmith’. Compare Bleck.German : from a short form of the Germanic personal name Bligger, Blickhart, based on blic ‘gleam’, ‘shine’, later ‘pale’.
Boy/Male
Native American
Black.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, English
Dark; Dark Skinned
Surname or Lastname
German and Dutch
German and Dutch : from Middle High German bloch, Middle Dutch blok ‘block of wood’, ‘stocks’. The surname probably originated as a nickname for a large, lumpish man, or perhaps as a nickname for a persistent lawbreaker who found himself often in the stocks.English : possibly a metonymic occupational name for someone who blocks, as in shoemaking and bookbinding, from Middle English blok ‘block’.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : Americanized spelling of Bloch (see Vlach).Adriaen Coertsz Block was a Dutch-born merchant-explorer who traded along the CT coast and Long Island shortly after Hudson’s voyage to the region in 1609. Block Island, between the north fork of Long Island and RI, which he used as a base of operations, is named after him.
Girl/Female
Egyptian Greek American
Black.
Boy/Male
British, English
White
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English bakke ‘back’ (Old English bæc), hence a nickname for someone with a hunched back or some other noticeable peculiarity of the back or spine, or a topographic name for someone who lived on a hill or ridge, or at the rear of a settlement.English : from the Old English personal name Bacca, which was still in use in the 12th century. It is of uncertain origin, but may have been a byname in the same sense as 1.English : nickname from Middle English bakke ‘bat’ (apparently of Scandinavian origin), from some fancied resemblance to the animal.Altered spelling of Bach 1, 2, or 6.North German : from Middle Low German back ‘kneading trough’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or used such vessels.Americanized spelling of Norwegian Bakk(e) (see Bakke).
Surname or Lastname
Scottish and English
Scottish and English : from Middle English blak(e) ‘black’ (Old English blæc, blaca), a nickname given from the earliest times to a swarthy or dark-haired man.Scottish and English : from Old English blÄc ‘pale’, ‘fair’, i.e. precisely the opposite meaning to 1, and a variant of Blake 2. Blake and Black are found more or less interchangeably in several surnames and place names.English : variant of Blanc as a Norman name. The pronunciation of the nasalized vowel gave considerable difficulty to English speakers, and its quality was often ignored.Scottish and Irish : translation of various names from Gaelic dubh ‘black’ (see Duff).Danish and Swedish : generally, probably the English and Scottish name, but in some cases perhaps a variant spelling of Blak, a nickname from blak ‘black’.In some cases, a translation of various names meaning ‘black’, for example German and Jewish Schwarz.
Girl/Female
Egyptian Greek
Black.
Boy/Male
English
Dark.
Girl/Female
Australian, Christian, Finnish, German, Latin, Swedish
Jet Black; Black Germ; Jet-black Gemstone; Coal Black
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a.
Empty; void; without result; fruitless; as, a blank space; a blank day.
n. pl.
Black garments, etc. See Black, n., 4.
n.
A black garment or dress; as, she wears black
n.
Mourning garments of a black color; funereal drapery.
n.
A negro; a person whose skin is of a black color, or shaded with black; esp. a member or descendant of certain African races.
a.
Written or printed in black letter; as, a black-letter manuscript or book.
n.
A black pigment or dye.
a.
In a less literal sense: Enveloped or shrouded in darkness; very dark or gloomy; as, a black night; the heavens black with clouds.
a.
Expressing menace, or discontent; threatening; sullen; foreboding; as, to regard one with black looks.
n.
The part of a thing which is distinguished from the rest by being black.
a.
As black as coal; jet black; very black.
n.
To shape on, or stamp with, a block; as, to block a hat.
a.
Lacking characteristics which give variety; as, a blank desert; a blank wall; destitute of interests, affections, hopes, etc.; as, to live a blank existence; destitute of sensations; as, blank unconsciousness.
a.
Black as pitch or tar.
a.
To make black; to blacken; to soil; to sully.
a.
Black as jet; deep black.
a.
To make black and shining, as boots or a stove, by applying blacking and then polishing with a brush.
a.
Having black eyes.
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Destitute of light, or incapable of reflecting it; of the color of soot or coal; of the darkest or a very dark color, the opposite of white; characterized by such a color; as, black cloth; black hair or eyes.