Black Elites

The executives and thinkers setting the standard.

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5 Timeless Roberta Flack Songs You Need to Hear

Roberta Flack was a key singer in the Seventies, known for her gentle and soulful music. She was famous for her slow, beautiful songs like “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” “The First Time Ever I Saw...

Jerry Butler, Iconic Soul Singer and Public Servant, Dies at 85

Jerry Butler, the revered baritone singer and co-founder of the music group The Impressions, has passed away at the age of 85. Butler died in his home in Chicago on February 20. Renowned for classic...

Baltimore Museum Opens Exhibit Celebrating Reginald F. Lewis

This month, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture introduced a new exhibit called “TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis.” It honours Reginald F...

Historic Legacy of Warren Clay Coleman, America’s First Black Textile Mill Owner

Warren Clay Coleman once hailed as “the richest Black man in America,” remains a significant figure in history as the founder of the first Black-owned and operated textile mill in the...

20 Black History Achievements You Should Know

Black individuals have significantly shaped the world through groundbreaking inventions, cultural contributions, and movements for social justice. From scientific advancements that saved lives to...

How Martin Luther King Sr. Fought for Racial Equality in the 20th Century

Martin Luther King Sr., affectionately known as Daddy King, was a seminal figure in American history, whose life’s work laid the groundwork for the civil rights advancements of the 20th century...

Kelly Rowland: How the Singer Built Her $12 Million Fortune

Kelly Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality with a net worth of $12 million. She is best known as a key member of Destiny’s Child, one of the...

6 Ways The Wayans Family Changed Hollywood

For many years, the Wayans family has been very important in Hollywood. They have changed the way people make comedies, movies, and TV shows and have helped Black artists succeed. Keenen Ivory Wayans...

How Winnie Harlow Built a $5 Million Fortune in Fashion and Business

Winnie Harlow is a fashion model with a net worth of $5 million. She gained widespread recognition in 2014 as a contestant on the 21st cycle of America’s Next Top Model. Since then, she has...