The executives and thinkers setting the standard.
Interviews, essays and reporting from the boardrooms where the next decade is being decided.
In Leadership
Wesley Snipes was born July 31, 1962, in Orlando, Florida, but grew up in the gritty South Bronx. It’s this upbringing, navigating both Black Southern roots and New York hustle, that gave him the...
Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis will be awarded an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts by the American Film Institute (AFI) in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the moving image. The honor...
Missy Elliott is one of the most groundbreaking figures in the history of music. A five-time Grammy Award winner, producer, songwriter, and trendsetter, she shattered ceilings not just for women in...
2025 has brought a heavy wave of loss to the Black entertainment and cultural community. From the quiet strength of political leaders to the soul-stirring voices of music legends, the lives we’ve lost...
At just 25, Erik Conyers is challenging expectations, both within his own community and the broader political landscape. As a fundraiser and event planner for the Trump campaign, Conyers has become a...
Travis Hunter is no stranger to making headlines. But this time, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ newest star isn’t turning heads on the field—he’s setting records in real estate. Travis Hunter, who captured...
For more than five decades, Glynn Turman has delivered some of the most nuanced and powerful performances in American film. With a career spanning from the golden era of Black cinema to modern...
Shameta Jones-Harrell has made history by becoming Cobb County, Georgia’s first female police chief. On June 3, 2025, she was unanimously appointed as the Chief of Police for the City of...
Charles B. Rangel, a towering figure in American politics and a lifelong champion of civil rights and public service, has died at the age of 94. His family announced his passing on Memorial Day...