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

Chicago Hosts Memorial Events to Celebrate Rev. Jesse Jackson

Chicago has become the center of national remembrance this week, as the memorial events honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. take place in the city. These...

Celebrating Du Bois: The Mind That Shaped a Movement

For over a century, W. E. B. Du Bois has made a significant impact across continents, in academia, and within social movements. His influence can be traced from the lecture halls of Atlanta University...

Meet Dr. Jane Hinton, Pioneer of Modern Antibiotic Testing

In the history of microbiology and veterinary science, few names have had a quiet but lasting influence as Dr. Jane Hinton. While her name might not be familiar outside scientific circles, Hinton’s...

How Ben Crump Became the Face of Modern Civil Rights Law

When the nation faced a series of high-profile killings and systemic injustices, one lawyer stepped forward. Ben Crump transformed from a successful trial attorney to the voice of a generation eager...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 3 Principles for Success

In October 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave one of his most powerful speeches titled “What Is Your Life’s Blueprint?” to students at Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia. This was just six...

Ethel Johnson: Black Woman Who Broke Barriers in Wrestling

Ethel Blanche Hairston is known to wrestling fans as Ethel Johnson. When she stepped into the ring as a teenager in the early 1950s, she was not just starting a professional career. She was breaking...

Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 84

The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a key figure in civil rights history, died on Tuesday at 84, his family announced. According to a statement from his representatives, Jackson passed away peacefully...

Historic First: 5 Black Surgeons Lead Johns Hopkins Trauma Team

In a significant moment for American medicine, five Black trauma surgeons are now leading the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service at Johns Hopkins Hospital. This marks the first time in the...

How Harriet Tubman’s Legacy Inspires Modern Activists

Harriet Tubman’s life and legacy span over a century of American history. She serves as a guiding light for today’s activists. She represents a strong moral purpose in the face of widespread...