Black Elites

The executives and thinkers setting the standard.

Interviews, essays and reporting from the boardrooms where the next decade is being decided.

In Leadership

Ethel Johnson: Black Woman Who Broke Barriers in Wrestling

Ethel Blanche Hairston is known to wrestling fans as Ethel Johnson. When she stepped into the ring as a teenager in the early 1950s, she was not just starting a professional career. She was breaking...

Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 84

The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a key figure in civil rights history, died on Tuesday at 84, his family announced. According to a statement from his representatives, Jackson passed away peacefully...

Historic First: 5 Black Surgeons Lead Johns Hopkins Trauma Team

In a significant moment for American medicine, five Black trauma surgeons are now leading the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service at Johns Hopkins Hospital. This marks the first time in the...

How Harriet Tubman’s Legacy Inspires Modern Activists

Harriet Tubman’s life and legacy span over a century of American history. She serves as a guiding light for today’s activists. She represents a strong moral purpose in the face of widespread...

10 Black Authors Who Shaped American Literature

Across centuries of American texts, Black authors have crafted powerful narratives and reshaped the understanding of what American literature can be. From the earliest voices of resistance to today’s...

Michigan Chronicle: A Black Media Outlet Still Shaping the Present

For nearly 90 years, the Michigan Chronicle has been more than just a newspaper. It has been a vital part of Black life, activism, and journalism in Detroit and beyond. The paper shapes public...

Georgia’s First All-Black High School Inspires a Legacy of Excellence

Booker T. Washington High School, founded in 1924 in Atlanta during the time of legal segregation, has become a symbol of academic success and cultural pride. Nearly 102 years after opening, it was...

6 Inspiring Black Teens Who Made History

From baseball fields to global platforms, Black teens have shaped history with bravery and creativity long before reaching adulthood. These young leaders not only broke barriers but also redefined...

5 Life Lessons from Maya Angelou for Black Americans

Maya Angelou, the legendary poet, author, and activist, stands as a significant figure in Black American history. Her works, from her groundbreaking autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird...