NEW YORK, NY: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 – EBONY Media Group, the leading and most influential Black-owned media company in the world, announced the return of its signature program — the 2022 EBONY Power 100 Presented by Coke Zero Sugar. The annual star-studded awards ceremony will be held at Milk Studios in Los Angeles on October 29th, hosted by Emmy-nominated comedian and actress Amber Ruffin, and will honor the remarkable achievements of African Americans across various industries.
Honorees include but are not limited to: Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Usher, Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Quinta Brunson, NFL-player and singer Russell and Ciara Wilson (EBONY’s Sept/Oct cover star),Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose, power couple and actor Idris and Sabrina Elba, R&B singer H.E.R., comedian Martin Lawrence, daytime television host, actress and comedian Sherri Shepherd, singer Kandi Burruss, Afro-Pop artist TEMS, rapper Saucy Santana, and many more! For the full list of honorees, visit https://www.ebony.com/power100-2022/.
“The EBONY Power 100 Gala is one our tentpole events,” says Eden Bridgeman Sklenar, EBONY Media Group Chief Executive Officer. “This year’s list represents the best and brightest across fields, and we are proud to celebrate and salute each of our honorees who we recognize as influential members of the community based on their impactful contributions to the culture and society at large.”
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For over 75 years, EBONY Media Group has served as the leading voice of the Black American experience and is the most influential Black-owned media company in the world. Under new ownership and leadership, EBONY has grown into a multi-media entity, covering cultural news, entertainment, and lifestyle with a commitment to Move Black Forward with EBONY.com, EBONY Studios, EBONY Publishing, and JET. EBONY continues to be the leading authority and anchor for all facets of Black culture, illuminating the Black perspective and serving as the ultimate curator for the past, present and future of the Black and African American experience.
