Black Elites

The executives and thinkers setting the standard.

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

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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...

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...