EBONY Celebrates Black Excellence with 2024 Power 100 List Honoring Influential Leaders Across 10 Categories
Los Angeles, CA — Iconic publication EBONY has revealed its highly anticipated 2024 Power 100 list, celebrating Black achievements and innovation across a wide spectrum of fields. This year’s list honors standout figures like Keke Palmer, Keith Lee, Snoop Dogg, and Taraji P. Henson, recognizing their remarkable contributions to culture and community. These trailblazers, along with other honorees, will be celebrated at a star-studded ceremony on November 17 at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles, marking EBONY’s 79th anniversary.
For decades, EBONY’s Power 100 list has symbolized a pinnacle of recognition within Black culture, serving as a vital platform for honoring transformative leaders. “We have been gearing up for the most anticipated EBONY Power 100 yet,” shared EBONY CEO Eden Bridgeman, highlighting the importance of this year’s honorees. “This iconic list is not just a celebration; it’s a vital recognition of those who are shaping culture and driving real change in our communities.”
The 2024 Power 100 honorees represent excellence in 10 categories, from entertainment to STEM, and reflect the depth of talent within Black communities:
- Artists In Residence includes creatives like Aja Monet, Jeremy Pope, and Paul Tazewell, highlighting achievements in the arts.
- Business Disruptors features entrepreneurs and innovators such as Kevin Hart and Tracee Ellis Ross.
- Community Crusaders, sponsored by Nationwide, honors activists and advocates, including Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and Governor Wes Moore.
- Entertainment Powerhouses celebrates icons like Ryan Coogler, Maya Rudolph, and Vince Staples.
- Generation Next, sponsored by United Airlines, recognizes emerging stars, including Angel Reese, Latto, and Uncle Waffles.
- Influential Creators features individuals redefining creative spaces, including Aurora James and Funny Marco.
- Leaders In Sports honors athletic talent like A’ja Wilson, Stephen Curry, and Sha’Carri Richardson.
- Media Mavens includes influential media personalities such as Keke Palmer and Shannon Sharpe.
- Music Innovators spotlights groundbreaking artists like SZA, Jon Batiste, and Metro Boomin.
- STEM Trailblazers recognizes Black excellence in science and technology, including Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson.
The Power 100 Gala, supported by sponsors Nationwide, United Airlines, and Baccarat, will bring together these distinguished honorees to celebrate their contributions. The list, including renowned figures from various industries, underscores EBONY’s commitment to showcasing those making a profound impact and redefining success.
For further updates on the EBONY Power 100, readers are encouraged to follow EBONY’s official channels.