Snoop Dogg, Maya Rudolph, Angel Reese, Keke Palmer and Kevin Hart Among Ebony Power 100 Honorees (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comAngelique Jackson Ebony magazine has unveiled its annual Power 100 list, saluting Black talent across entertainment, sports, business and culture.
This year’s honorees range from industry veterans like Snoop Dogg, Maya Rudolph, Keke Palmer and Kevin Hart, to newcomers like basketball phenom Angel Reese.
The Power 100 awards gala, which also marks the magazine’s 79th anniversary, will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles. “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,” stated EBONY CEO Eden Bridgeman. “At a time when honoring Black excellence is more important than ever, the excitement is building, and we are excited to unveil the transformative leaders who will define this year’s EBONY Power 100!” Ebony’s “Most Influential Black Americans List” debuted in 1971, celebrating Black expression and cultural impact, and has evolved into the Power 100 list.
The 2024 honorees, presented across 10 categories, are listed below. Generation Next, presented by United Airlines: Angel Reese, Ayra Starr, Doechii, Gabby Shepard, Genesis Butler, Kai Cenat, Latto, Monet McMichael, Quincy Wilson and Uncle Waffles Influential Creators: Aurora James, Aaliyah Jay, Funny Marco, Jerald “Coop” Cooper, Kahlana Barfield Brown, Keith Lee, Kamie Crawford, Kwame Onwuachi, Micah McDonald, Sean Bankhead and Wayman Bannerman Artists in Residence: Aja Monet, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Chloe Arnold, Gabriel Moses, Jeremy Pope, Kennedy Ryan, Kenny Leon, Maleah Joi Moon, Paul Tazewell and Trinity Joy Sanders Entertainment Powerhouses: Cord Jefferson, Gayle King, Kenan Thompson, Kerry Washington, Maya Rudolph, Ryan Coogler, Taraji P..
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