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

Tristan Walker’s Education and the Lessons That Shaped His Career

Tristan Walker’s story is often framed through the lens of startups: Foursquare, Andreessen Horowitz, Walker & Company, Bevel, Procter & Gamble, and influence in boardrooms. However, the true...

The Inspiring Stories Behind Some of America’s Most Influential Black Entertainers

For generations, Black entertainers in America have turned challenges into art. They have paved the way for cultural breakthroughs that still resonate today. From the vaudeville stages of the early...

Melanie Fiona Returns to Guyana to Inspire Future Women Leaders

Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Melanie Fiona returned to Guyana in 2026 as part of a growing movement that highlights women’s leadership, intergenerational empowerment, and diaspora...

Black Community Leader Rev. Medgar L. Reid Appointed to Advance Veteran Employment Initiatives

In a move that strengthens the link between community leadership, workforce development, and veteran reintegration efforts, Reverend Medgar L. Reid has taken a senior leadership role focused on...

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...