Black Elites

The executives and thinkers setting the standard.

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In Leadership

Mandisa, Grammy-winning ‘American Idol’ singer, passes away at 47

Grammy laureate and “American Idol” alumna, Mandisa Lynn Hundley, known to the world as Mandisa, has tragically passed away at the age of 47.  The news was confirmed by her representative on Friday...

Ohio Officials Reject Democratic Bid to List Joe Biden on November Ballot

Ohio state officials have rejected a proposal from Democrats to include President Joe Biden on the November ballot, citing the party’s scheduling of its convention beyond a critical state...

Faith Ringgold, Who Revealed the Beauty of Black Culture to the World Through Her Art, Passes Away at 93

Faith Ringgold, a talented artist known for her beautiful quilts that tell stories about Black American life, passed away at 93 on April 13 at her home in New Jersey. Besides quilts, Ringgold also...

Meet Silas Adekunle: The Black Innovator Behind the World’s First Intelligent Gaming Robot

Silas Adekunle, a visionary Nigerian inventor and technology entrepreneur, has made remarkable strides in robotics and gaming innovation.  He is best known for creating the world’s first...

Meet Sheena Allen: A Leading Woman in the Fintech Industry

Picture this: a small-town girl named Sheena Allen from Mississippi with dreams of an artistic career, who ends up shaking the very foundations of the tech world. As a college student majoring in film...

Boston Allocates $500K in Grants to Empower Black Men and Boys

Boston.com reports that Boston has allocated $500,000 in grants to 63 local organizations to bolster community empowerment and support positive outcomes for Black men and boys. Mayor Michelle Wu...

How Kamala Harris Led 59th Annual ‘Bloody Sunday’ March in Selma

Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black woman to hold the office in the United States, took a significant step in leading the 59th annual Bloody Sunday march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in...

Zeita Merchant Breaks New Ground as First Black Female Admiral in U.S. Coast Guard History

In an unprecedented milestone, Zeita Merchant, a native of Jackson, Mississippi, is set to become the first Black woman to attain the rank of admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard’s 233-year history...

Black Politicians You Need to Know in 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of American politics, black politicians continue to make significant strides, breaking barriers and shaping the future of governance. As 2024 takes shape, it’s...