Inspired by his dedication to God and
deep commitment to family, Gregory Perkins began African American Expressions
in a small shop in Sacramento, California in 1991. Having no formal education
beyond a high school diploma, Perkins lovingly refers to the B.A. he received
when he became “Born Again”.
African American Expressions, now the largest black-owned greeting card
company in America, began as a single product company selling ethnically
sensitive Christmas cards in three designs. Perkins persistence was fueled by
his childhood experiences watching his father run the family restaurant and
nightclub business in Niagara Falls, New York. Today African American
Expressions sells over 2,000,000 cards annually with over 250 original
designs. This multimillion dollar operation has expanded to include many other
inspirational gifts such as calendars, journals, address books, magnets,
magnetic notepads, gift bag assortments and all new for 2004, quality
handcrafted figurines.
Today the company rapidly expands its market share through the distribution
channels of thousands of retailers throughout the country and around the
world.
www.Black-Gifts.com
