eBay 1998 National Black McDonalds Operators Association NBMOA Herman Petty Pioneer Award. Made of steel and black granite highlighted with gold lettering present to Kendrick Ross October 15, 1998 a very rare McDonald’s award On December 21, 1968, Herman Petty became the first African American to own a McDonald’s franchise. McDonald’s partnership with Herman Petty opened doors and gave hope to a generation of ambitious African American businessmen and women seeking a piece of the American Dream. During 2019, the NBMOA celebrates 50 years of McDonald’s partnership with African American ... |