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BY Abu Mubarik, 12:00pm October 19, 2020,

Here are the richest self-made Black women in America

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by Abu Mubarik, 12:00pm October 19, 2020,
Here are the richest self-made Black women in America
Janice Bryant Howroyd (Courtesy of High10media.com)

Janice Bryant Howroyd

Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder and CEO of ActOne, a provider of workforce solutions such as temporary staffing. In 2017, ActOne made revenue of $950 million. She opened her business back in 1978 with $1,500 including a $900 loan from her mother, a fax machine and a phone. Today, her agency employs more than 2,600 people in 19 countries with over 17,000 clients.Janice, 68, also owns several properties with her family, including commercial and rental properties and residences.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: October 19, 2020

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