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

Who Is Benjamin Crump? The Lawyer Behind America’s Biggest Justice Cases

Benjamin Crump is an American civil rights lawyer best known for representing families in significant racial justice cases over the last decade. These include Trayvon Martin, George Floyd, Breonna...

Who Is Kimberly Bryant? Inside the Mission Transforming Tech for Black Girls

In an industry often criticized for its lack of diversity, Kimberly Bryant created one of the most recognized solutions. Bryant is an American electrical engineer, entrepreneur, and the founder of...

Meet Rosalind Brewer: The CEO Whose Journey Inspires Black Women to Dream Bigger

When discussions focus on Black excellence in corporate America, Rosalind Brewer’s name stands out for her substance, resilience, and groundbreaking leadership. Known to many as...

Tyler Perry Set to Receive Innovator Honor at Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards

Tyler Perry is about to earn another significant accolade in a career marked by reinvention, ownership, and cultural influence. The filmmaker, studio founder, playwright, and media mogul will receive...

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...