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

Erin Jackson, The First Black Woman To Win Winter Olympic Gold

Erin Jackson, the American speed skater from Ocala, Florida, made Winter Olympic history as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games, which continues to...

Honoring 5 Black American Legends Lost in 2026

From pioneers of civil rights to innovators in arts and science, Black American legends altered history, culture and opportunity for years to come. Their effects are felt far and wide; their...

A$AP Rocky’s Vanguard Award: What It Means for Black Culture

A$AP Rocky is to receive the Vanguard Award for Fashion at the 57th NAACP Image Awards Fashion Show on 27 February 2026. This event will take place before the main ceremony on 28 February at the...

What Black History Month Should Mean Today

Every February, the United States observes Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, struggles, and resilience of Black Americans. Over the decades, the meaning of this month has...

6 Black Designers Who Changed Fashion Forever

Fashion is more than clothing, it’s identity, culture, and storytelling. Black designers have long been at the forefront of this transformation, blending heritage, innovation, and bold vision to...

Beyond MLK: Black Freedom Fighters Who Rarely Get Recognition

Black History is a reminder of the legends who pushed this country closer to justice. However, the same names always get the attention. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dominates the spotlight, but the...

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Grammy-Nominated Memoir Highlights Black Leadership Beyond the Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, has achieved another milestone in her growing legacy. Her memoir, Lovely One: A Memoir, received a Grammy nomination for Best...

10 Black Inventors Who Changed Everyday Life

Many Black inventors who changed daily life are frequently overlooked when discussing innovation. However, their concepts subtly influence everything from home comforts to traffic safety in the...

Shirley Raines, Founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, Dies at 58

Shirley Raines, the founder and chief executive officer of the nonprofit Beauty 2 The Streetz, has died at the age of 58, the organization announced Wednesday on Instagram. Her family and the...