Diabetes had begun a slow assault on his body, leading to vision loss that would unravel the foundation of his independence. Today, at age 55, Brown runs Accounting Consulting Tax and Human Resources, a Charlotte business he founded in 2000. “When I did research, I learned my birth mother passed away due to diabetes complications,” he said. He shows up.”Black Wall Street CharlotteIn 2022, Brown founded Black Wall Street Charlotte, a hub for Black entrepreneurs, “a safe place for business owners to get training and support,” Brown said. A vision emergesBrown said he has a five-year vision to make Black Wall Street Charlotte a “premier black network” for economic empowerment.