21 African-American CEOs In Business

In 2013, Benzinga identified nearly two dozen of the top African-American heads of big-name firms, despite an overall lack of representation in the higher levels of business. Over the course of the last year, many have seen their companies continue to grow. The black CEOs on the list come from all corners of the country and lead public and private companies across all sectors of the economy -- from fast-food and financial management to television and sports, including one

name that was previously overlooked. Click through to see which CEOs are making an impact, and learn more about their company, background and education.