Black Elites

The executives and thinkers setting the standard.

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In Leadership

Karen S. Carter Named Dow CEO, Joining Short List of Black Women CEOs in Fortune 500 Companies

In a significant leadership move for corporate America, Dow has named Karen S. Carter as its next Chief Executive Officer. This makes her one of the very few Black women currently leading a Fortune...

Aggies Honor The Late Rev. Jesse Jackson With a Day of Service

In a tribute based on action rather than ceremony, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced a university-wide Day of Service to honor the life and legacy of its...

Rihanna Makes History as First Woman of Color to Receive Edison Achievement Award

Global icon Rihanna has added another significant achievement to her already remarkable career. She has become the first woman of color to receive the Edison Achievement Award, one of the highest...

The Leadership Playbook Behind Tristan Walker’s Influence in Black America

In modern Black business leadership, influence is measured by who changes markets and improves systems. By that standard, Tristan Walker has created one of the most important leadership models of his...

Meet Debbie Allen: Black Hollywood’s Living Legend and HBCU Icon

Few names in American entertainment command the same respect as Debbie Allen. For more than five decades, she has excelled as a dancer, actress, choreographer, producer, director, educator, and...

Why Primus Armes, a Formerly Enslaved Man, Is Being Honored With a Mural in Connecticut

A new mural project in Connecticut highlights Primus Armes, a man born into slavery in West Africa. His life story serves as a strong symbol of resilience, ongoing struggle, and reclaiming history...

On This Day in 1975: Lee Elder Breaks Barriers at the Masters Tournament

On April 10, 1975, Lee Elder made history on the manicured fairways of The Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. This moment changed professional golf forever and marked a significant chapter in the...

Marvin Sapp and Wife Deny Using Church Funds for Wedding

Marvin Sapp and his wife, Dr. La’Boris Cole-Sapp, are speaking out after online claims suggested church money was used to pay for their wedding. The couple has strongly denied that, saying the wedding...

MacKenzie Scott Crosses $1 Billion in HBCU Support, Setting a New Standard for Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott has directed more than $1 billion to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, marking one of the most significant philanthropic commitments to Black higher education in modern...