The list has been revealed! Iconic publisher of all things Black excellence, EBONY, has announced the return and reimagining of its signature program – the 2021 EBONY Power 100. The star-studded awards ceremony is set to honor the remarkable achievements of African-Americans across industries and marks the culmination of the brand’s 75th anniversary year. The event will take place in Los Angeles on October 23rd.
Additionally, EBONY leadership unveiled the 2021 EBONY Power 100 list inclusive of this year’s Special Awards recipients. Honorees include: Euphoria actress Storm Reid (Rising Star Award); viral immunologist and lead scientist of the Vaccine Research Center’s coronavirus team at the National Institutes of Health Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett (Innovator of the Year); Hip hop icon and entrepreneur MC Lyte (Trailblazer Award); NFL Hall of Famer and head football coach for HBCU school Jackson State University Deion Sanders (Game Changer of the Year); Red Table Talk creators and hosts Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris (Entertainer of the Year Award) and P&G Executives Marc Pritchard, Damon Jones and Stephanie Headley (Corporate Citizen Award).
This year’s list spans 10 categories and highlights outstanding leaders across a variety of fields and disciplines from business, sports, media, activism, music to entertainment and more. The full list of categories and recipients can be viewed on the outlets website, here.
“We are so proud to be able to bring the EBONY Power 100 back reimagined, refreshed, and standing as a true representation of today’s Black America! EBONY has always recognized all facets of Black life and, with this event marking a major milestone in the brand’s continued evolution, we are intent on making this Black culture’s biggest night,” said Michele Ghee, EBONY’s CEO. “After what has been a most challenging and turbulent year, this year’s nominees and honorees represent a wide range of people who persevered and continue to do the work. And, in doing so, they have contributed immensely to their respective fields and communities – making a significant impact on the cultural landscape each in their own way. From grassroots organizers to the arts and entertainment to the corporate boardrooms, we are very excited to shine a light on these amazing people because no one can celebrate Black excellence quite like EBONY!”
In 1971, EBONY first introduced the “Most Influential Black Americans List”, which evolved into the annual EBONY Power 100 List. Extending beyond its format in previous years, the 2021 EBONY Power 100 Awards Ceremony and Gala will celebrate 75 years of serving the Black community, showcasing the stories and achievements of Black people in all areas of American society and culture and will include feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances and surprise stage moments.
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