This national recognition makes the show one of the most honored Public Affairs TV programs of the past decade. During its 12 years on the air, the show has earned 3 Emmy statues, along with 24 other awards from all levels of business and government. I feel that economic empowerment is the new Civil Rights movement, and therefore is a very important part of the American agenda. We also attribute the show s staying power to the support of our sponsors. They believe that stories of triumph, challenge and success from small and minority owned businesses are a bonding agent for multicultural TV audiences.
Success is a language that all groups understand.
MBDA was created in 1969 specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses in America. 1996-2001 Nelson Davis Productions .