12/14/2025
AnkhLife, Inc
Reginald F. Lewis made history in 1987 by becoming the first African American to build a billion-dollar company with his leveraged buyout of Beatrice International Food Company. His firm, Reginald F. Lewis & Associates, turned it into the largest Black-owned and managed company in the U.S., symbolizing Black excellence. Lewis’ legacy continues to inspire generations of Black entrepreneurs. 💼