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

James Earl Jones Overcame a 10-Year Stutter to Speak Again: An Inspirational Lesson for Everyone

The passing of famous actor James Earl Jones at age 93 has made many people look back on his amazing career. He won all major American entertainment awards—an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony—and was...

Maya Angelou: The Poet Who Gave a Voice to the Voiceless

Maya Angelou was a remarkable woman whose life was full of poetry, fighting for rights, and inspiring others. She was famous for using words to promote fairness, equality, and the strength of people...

How Aretha Franklin Rose from her Struggles to Become the ‘Queen of Soul’

Aretha Franklin’s voice is recognized by millions, but her personal story remains less well known—by her own choice. In her 1999 memoir, From These Roots, the Queen of Soul opted to keep many of her...

Meet the 26-Year-Old Black Woman Who Designed This Year’s Super Bowl Logo

Tahj “Queen Tahj” Williams, a New Orleans-based artist known for her expressive Black Masking technique, has made history as the first artist to handcraft the Super Bowl logo and theme...

Tracy Chapman: From Hit Songs to Big Impact in Music and Activism

Tracy Chapman made history as the first Black artist to receive a CMA Award for Song of the Year and has been honoured with an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts from Tufts University, her alma mater...

Oscar Robertson: The Greatest Basketball Player of All Time

Oscar Robertson, also known as the “Big O,” is recognized as one of the greatest basketball players ever. He changed how people saw the role of a point guard, turning it from just passing...

Dorothy Counts: The Teenager Who Defied Segregation in 1957

In September 1957, a brave young girl named Dorothy Counts stepped into history. At just 15 years old, she walked towards Harry Harding High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, her father’s...

What Maya Angelou’s Poems Represent

Maya Angelou is one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century, and her poems carry a depth of meaning that continues to resonate with readers today. Her works represent far more than just...

Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Inspiring Message Moments Before Health Scare

Bishop T.D. Jakes, a celebrated American preacher and motivational speaker, experienced a medical emergency on Sunday while delivering a sermon at the Potter’s House, the megachurch he founded in...