Black Elites

The executives and thinkers setting the standard.

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Living Black American Art Legend: Kerry James Marshall

Kerry James Marshall has long been celebrated as one of the most influential contemporary artists in America. His groundbreaking work has not only reshaped the art world but also highlighted the...

2026 Women of Influence Awards: Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson Honors Black Women Leaders

Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson will be hosting the 2026 Women of Influence Awards. This is an award that honors Black women who are making outstanding advancements in business and community leadership...

Tony Powers: The Decatur’s First Black Mayor in 200 Years

When Tony Powers was selected as Decatur’s first black mayor earlier this month, the moment carried the weight of history. For the first time since the city was founded more than two centuries...

Jackie Salvatore Sworn In as New York’s First Black Woman Sheriff

HUDSON, N.Y., A historic chapter in New York law enforcement opened on January 2 as Jackie Salvatore was sworn in as Columbia County sheriff, becoming the first Black woman ever elected to that role...

Tracy Morgan Donates More Than $200,000 To Fight Food Insecurity

Comedian and actor Tracy Morgan is using his platform to make a tangible impact on American families struggling with food insecurity. While promoting his upcoming Paramount+ sitcom Crutch, the...

Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81 After Seizure and Pneumonia, Family Confirms

Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer, songwriter, and actor whose work helped carry reggae to audiences around the world, has died at 81. His wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed in a statement on Nov. 24...

Setti Warren, Massachusetts’ First Black Elected Mayor, Dies at 55

Massachusetts is mourning the death of Setti Warren, the first Black person elected mayor of Newton and a prominent voice in public service. He was 55. Harvard University announced Warren’s passing on...

How 22-Year-Old Corey Phillips is Turning Gen Z into Investors

At 22, Illinois native Corey Phillips is making a bid to change how his generation thinks about money. As founder and CEO of Social Storm LLC, he’s turned a personal obsession with investing into a...

Marcyliena Morgan, 75, Scholar Who Brought Hip-Hop Into the Academy, Dies

Marcyliena H. Morgan, linguistic anthropologist and founding director of Harvard University’s Hiphop Archive & Research Institute, has died at 75 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Harvard...