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| Born | Earl Gilbert Graves January 9, 1935 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 2020 (aged 85) White Plains, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Morgan State University |
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| Spouse | Barbara |
| Children | 3 including Earl G. Graves Jr. |
Earl Gilbert Graves Sr. (January 9, 1935 – April 6, 2020) was an American entrepreneur, publisher, businessman, philanthropist, and advocate of African-American businesses. A graduate of Morgan State University, he was the founder of Black Enterprise magazine and chairman of the media company Earl G. Graves, Ltd. He was the director for Aetna and Executive Board member of the Boy Scouts of America.[1] He was the father of Earl G. Graves Jr.
- ^ Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. (March 10, 2015). "Women of Power: My Mother's Legacy". Black Enterprise.