Black Remains Golden
The National Black McDonald’s Operators Association (NBMOA) remains the largest organization of established African American entrepreneurs in the world. We remain a dynamic and dominant organization.
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The Year Was 1968 …
I believe the story of the struggles and victories can serve as an inspiration to many other African Americans today. Whether they are launching their own careers or business ventures. That’s why we decided to celebrate the heritage of our organization by commissioning this video history, told by many of the people who had the courage and the vision to turn a dream into reality.
– Ernie Adair
Considering the discomfort of the Civil Rights movement, the formidable assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the fact that the nation was in the middle of the grueling VietNam War, the year was certainly one of social unrest. The need for an injection of hope and inspiration was at the forefront in the African-American community.
The civil rights movement in America was fought on many fronts. Many people have never heard of one of the most significant victories. That’s because it took place behind the scenes, in corporate America. Within one of the most visible companies in the world today.
– Julian Bond
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A Golden Anniversary
On December 21, 1968, Herman Petty became the first African American to own a McDonald’s franchise. McDonald’s partnership with Herman Petty opened doors and gave hope to a generation of ambitious African American businessmen and women seeking a piece of the American Dream. During 2019, the NBMOA celebrates 50 years of McDonald’s partnership with African American franchisees.
The NBMOA welcomes new leadership that has risen from inside our ranks. In today’s business and political environments, leadership requires courage, empathy, vision, strategic prowess and a significant business acumen.