LOS
ANGELES, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- EBONY is proud to unveil an exceptional lineup of
special honorees as part of the Power 100 list, spotlighting100
trailblazers who have significantly shaped Black expression and
cultural influence. This year's standout individuals include
renowned actress, singer and cast member from Universal Pictures'
Wicked Cynthia Erivo (Pathbreaker of the Year),
fastest-growing US whiskey brand Uncle Nearest (Entrepreneur
of the Year), Dr. Kimberle' Crenshaw (Humanitarian Award),
and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, who receives the People's
Choice Award, the only publicly-voted category in the 2024 EBONY
Power 100, and Vice President of the
United States Kamala
Harris, who has been named Icon of the Year.
"As the daughter of parents who were active during the Civil
Rights Movement, I have long been inspired by heroes like
Thurgood Marshall – the same heroes
who have graced the pages of EBONY – I am both honored and humbled
to be recognized as the 2024 EBONY Icon of the Year," says Vice
President Kamala Harris, link to full EBONY exclusive
statement found here.
GRAMMY Award Winning superstar USHER will be honored with
the Global Visionary of the Year, recognizing his exceptional
contributions to music and culture worldwide.
"After more than thirty years as an entertainer, I am humbled to
be continuously recognized in monumental ways," says USHER. "This
award is not only for me – it is for the culture we have built
together. Thank you to EBONY for this honor."
EBONY will celebrate its recipients at the 2024 EBONY Power 100
Gala at Nya Studios West in Los
Angeles on Sunday, November 17,
2024. The star-studded event will be hosted by comedians
Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell, with
electrifying musical performances by rising R&B sensation Coco
Jones and soul virtuoso Durand Bernarr.
"Our distinguished special honorees represent the pinnacle of
achievement across various fields," said EBONY CEO Eden Bridgeman. "From outstanding artists like
USHER and Cynthia Erivo and barrier-breaking leaders like Vice
President Harris, to pioneering entrepreneurs such as Uncle Nearest
founder Fawn Weaver or inspiring
thought leaders like Dr. Crenshaw, each honoree embodies the spirit
of innovation and excellence. This year's Power 100 celebration not
only recognizes these remarkable individuals but also reinforces
EBONY's enduring commitment to showcasing Black excellence and
inspiring generations to come."
Media can apply for credentials for this event here.
To view the full list of honorees, event sponsors and to stay up
to date on EBONY Power 100, visit
www.ebony.com/power-100-2024/.
About EBONY
For more than 75 years, EBONY 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, EBONY Studios, 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.
EBONY Media Group is a division of 1145 Holdings, LLC.
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