Oct 5, 2026 | Education, Leadership
For decades, Dr. Rod Paige dedicated his life to one powerful idea: every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. From the classrooms of Texas to the highest levels of the U.S. Department of Education, Paige challenged the status quo, pushed for accountability, and...
Oct 5, 2026 | Arts + Culture, Business, Leadership
EBONY has unveiled its 2026 Power 100, recognizing a wide-ranging group of Black leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, creators and cultural figures whose work is shaping business, entertainment, media, technology, sports and community life. This year’s honorees...
Sep 21, 2026 | HBCU, Leadership, Sports
HBCU conference commissioners, university presidents and corporate partners gathered Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Washington for the Salute to HBCU Sports Leadership Reception at Gensler in Washington, D.C., according to HBCU News. The invitation-only event brought together...
Sep 14, 2026 | Leadership, Men
There are lives whose influence is so expansive that telling their story means telling the story of a city, a movement, and a nation. Dr. Karl Dwight Gregory, born March 26, 1931, stands among the most consequential yet understated figures in American public life....
Aug 10, 2026 | HBCU, Higer Education, Leadership
Mason is best known for creating the Common Black College Application, or CBCA, a portal that allows prospective students to apply to over 60 HBCUs, like Morehouse College, Claflin University and Tennessee State University, all at once for an affordable,...
Aug 3, 2026 | Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Women
Cassandra Sonma Ukaobi, 35, has become the first black female founder to obtain investment through the North East Accelerator Fund, supported by Mercia Ventures. Her brand, Tolicious, offers supplements, detox products, skincare and haircare, while...
