Black Elites

The executives and thinkers setting the standard.

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In Leadership

Pioneering Hip-Hop Producer Hitman Howie Tee Dies at 61

Brooklyn’s Hip-Hop community is mourning the loss of one of its foundational figures. Howard Thompson, known professionally as Hitman Howie Tee, has died at age 61. Details surrounding his passing...

How Alexander Zanders Is Using Fintech to Revolutionise African Agriculture

When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a halt, most people went into survival mode. But for Alexander Zanders, a fintech entrepreneur from Baltimore, Maryland, it was an opportunity to plant...

Bubba Wallace Makes History as First Black Driver to Win Brickyard 400

American race car driver Bubba Wallace has made history by becoming the first Black driver to win a NASCAR crown jewel event, clinching a narrow victory at the prestigious Brickyard 400 on Sunday...

Philadelphia Renames Street in Honour of Soul Legend Teddy Pendergrass

The city of Philadelphia has paid tribute to one of its most celebrated musical icons, renaming a section of South Broad Street after the late soul singer Teddy Pendergrass. A ceremony was held on...

How Richelieu Dennis Built a Billion-Dollar Beauty Brand by Putting Culture and Community First

Richelieu Dennis is best known as the founder of Sundial Brands, the parent company behind household names like SheaMoisture and Nubian Heritage. But his impact reaches far beyond the beauty aisle. A...

Founder Mario Reyes Empowers Atlanta Teens Through Art And Healing

Founded by Mario and Chanel Reyes, Manifest Destiny is quickly becoming a force for good in Atlanta, dedicated to education, healing, and empowerment through art. On July 18, the vibrant creativity of...

How Foxy Brown Paved the Way for Black Female Rappers in Hip-Hop

For nearly three decades, Foxy Brown has remained one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in the hip-hop genre. Born Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand in Brooklyn, New York, the rapper burst onto...

Lupita Nyong’o Breaks the Silence on Fibroids, Launches Awareness Campaign and Research Grant

Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is turning her personal health journey into advocacy, speaking out for Fibroid Awareness Month and calling for urgent action on a condition that affects millions...

7 Black American B2B Marketing Influencers You Need to Follow in 2025

In a digital world where strategy meets storytelling, Black B2B digital marketing leaders are breaking new ground, shaping how businesses grow, connect, and succeed. Clutch’s latest roundup for 2025...