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Earvin "Magic" Johnson

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Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Chairman and CEO, Magic Johnson Enterprises
Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Earvin (Magic) Johnson is chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, a two-time NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. This NBA legend is one of the world's most powerful African-American businessmen, and Magic Johnson Enterprises is one of the top brands in urban America. The conglomerate's products and services focus on ethnically diverse and underserved urban communities through strategic alliances, investments, consulting and endorsements. It includes Canyon Johnson, a $1 billion real estate fund; Yucaipa Johnson, a $500 million private equity fund; ASPIRE, an African-American cable network; SodexoMAGIC, a food service and facilities management firm; and Bridgescape Academies, a high school drop-out prevention program. The Magic Johnson Foundation operates HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention programs, Community Empowerment Centers and the Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program. With over 20 years of success, the Magic Johnson Foundation is one of the world's most recognizable philanthropic organizations.