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

Stefon Diggs: From Fifth-Round Pick to NFL Star Receiver

Stefon Diggs was born on November 29, 1993, in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Raised in a tight-knit family, Diggs assumed responsibility early after his father’s passing in 2008, helping to guide his...

James E. Ferguson II, Civil Rights Attorney Who Fought School Segregation, Dies at 82

James E. Ferguson II, a towering figure in the civil rights legal movement who spent more than five decades dismantling racial injustice in schools and courtrooms, died on July 21 in Charlotte, N.C...

Labor Day History: How A. Philip Randolph and Black Labor Unions Shaped America’s Workforce

The first Monday in September is more than just the unofficial close of summer in the United States, it is a day set aside to honor the labor day and the workers whose contributions built the nation...

Sharon Chuter, Uoma Beauty Founder and Diversity Advocate, Dies at 38

Sharon Chuter, the Nigerian-born entrepreneur who reshaped the beauty industry with her unapologetic push for diversity, has died at the age of 38 in Los Angeles. Authorities say she was found on a...

Black Freedom Fund Sets $200M Endowment to Strengthen Black Communities

The California Black Freedom Fund, born in 2020 at the height of national protests following the murder of George Floyd, is embarking on an ambitious effort to secure its future: the creation of a...

How Terrence J Landed His Breakout Role in “Think Like A Man”

Terrence J’s journey to stardom serves as a reward to taking risks and seizing unexpected opportunities. The media personality, who rose to fame as the host of 106 & Park, transitioned into...

Viola Davis Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts by American Film Institute

Viola Davis has added another prestigious honor to her collection, receiving an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory. The esteemed actress was...

Inside the Rise of Calvin Butler, One of America’s Top Black CEOs

Calvin Butler isn’t just leading one of the largest utility companies in the U.S., he’s reshaping what leadership looks like in an industry at the crossroads of innovation, equity, and environmental...

How Ananda Lewis Used Media to Advocate for Racial Justice and Equality

Ananda Lewis (March 21, 1973 – June 11, 2025) was a multifaceted American media personality, celebrated for her impactful work as a television host, journalist, and advocate. Her career spanned over...