EBONY has unveiled an exceptional lineup of special honorees to its Power 100 list, which was unveiled last month. This year’s honorees include renowned actress, singer and cast member from Universal Pictures’ Wicked Cynthia Erivo (Pathbreaker of the Year); fastest-growing U.S. whiskey brand Uncle Nearest (Entrepreneur of the Year); Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw (Humanitarian Award) and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who received the People’s Choice Award, the only publicly-voted category in the 2024 EBONY Power 100.
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris 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,” said Vice President Harris.
GRAMMY award-winning superstar Usher will be honored as 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,” said 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 CEO Eden Bridgeman said of this outstanding lineup: “Our distinguished special honorees represent the pinnacle of achievement across various fields. 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.”
EBONY will celebrate its recipients at the 2024 EBONY Power 100 Gala at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 17. Comedians Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell will host the star-studded event. Soul virtuoso Durand Bernarr and R&B sensation Coco Jones will deliver electrifying musical performances.
