Black Elites

The executives and thinkers setting the standard.

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In Leadership

Black Woman Opens Washington, D.C.’s First Black Woman-Owned Brewery

In a significant moment for Washington, D.C.’s craft beer scene, entrepreneur Eamoni Collier has opened Urban Garden Brewhouse. She is recognized as the first Black woman to start a brick-and-mortar...

Obama’s Vision Comes to Life as Presidential Center Opens in Chicago

The long-awaited vision of former President Barack Obama has officially come to life in Chicago’s South Side with the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. This marks an important cultural and...

Who Was Danny Simmons? The Story Behind the Acclaimed Artist’s Legacy

Daniel “Danny” Simmons Jr., the pioneering abstract artist, author, poet, curator, and arts philanthropist, died at age 72 on June 15, 2026. His passing marks the end of a life filled with creative...

Black Dermatologist Dr. Cula Svidzinski Opens First Regenerative Aesthetic Center in America Dedicated to Skin of Color

In a significant moment for dermatology and inclusive aesthetic medicine, board-certified physician Dr. Cula Svidzinski, MD, PhD, has launched Melanin Aesthetics & Laser Center™ (MALC). This...

Who Is Dr. Ayanna Howard? The AI Pioneer Named Spelman College’s New President

In a historic appointment that marks a new chapter for one of the nation’s most respected higher-education institutions, Dr. Ayanna Howard has been named the 12th president of Spelman College. She is...

Twin Doctors Return Home to Lead Richmond Hospital’s Emergency Department

In a story that highlights both hometown pride and professional significance, identical twin doctors Dr. Travan Jasper and Dr. Travis Jasper have returned to Richmond to co-lead the emergency...

Lamar Richardson Celebrates Historic Tony Award Win After Taking a Chance on Himself

In a moment that Broadway insiders are already calling a defining moment of the 2026 season, producer Lamar Richardson stepped onto the Radio City Music Hall stage on June 7 to accept the Tony Award...

Barack Obama and Malcolm Gladwell Launch New Podcast Exploring Reconstruction’s Lasting Legacy

In a media landscape flooded with news that quickly fades, a new project is prompting listeners to confront a chapter of American history that still impacts today’s political and social landscape...

Stacey King, Bulls Champion and Beloved Chicago Broadcaster, Dies at 59

The sports world woke up Monday feeling deep sadness as the Chicago Bulls and NBA community mourned the death of Stacey King. He was a three-time NBA champion, an iconic broadcaster, and one of the...