Black upper class in America: wealthy, successful, and independent

African-Americans are more likely than any other ethnic group to live in poverty in the US. A Black elite has achieved prosperity despite the nation's institutional racism, thanks to a combination of entrepreneurial thinking and extensive networking within the Black community.

The largest population of wealthy, accomplished Black people in the world resides in America. African-American households make up one in every 50 millionaires.

One of the wealthiest and most influential businesspeople in America is the developer of real estate, Don Peebles. He is referred to as "the Black Trump" and is of working-class descent. He reportedly has a net worth of $700 million.

Tahlia Diaz Brown, a well-known and successful real estate agent in Atlanta, Georgia, hosts a large party at one of the city's most luxurious