It is that time of year again when Ebony Magazine honors the heroes of the Black community. For over seventy years, Ebony magazine has paid homage to individuals who have made an impact in the African-American community, challenging the status-quo, fighting for a better tomorrow.
On December 1, 2017, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, CA, the community came together to celebrate the 2017 list of inspiring African-Americans who make up the year’s Power 100. The star-studded event was hosted by Deon Cole and once again presented by Nationwide, in addition to being sponsored by Hilton, Cadillac, United Airlines, Shea Moisture, and Tangueray.
A few of this year’s honorees include:
Entertainers of the Year
Dwayne Johnson
Dave Chapelle
Janelle Monae
Jordan Peele
Mahershala Ali
Sterling K. Brown
Viola Davis
Community Crusaders
Deray McKesson
Donnel Baird
Dr. John H. Jackson
Fania Davis
Kim Carter
Marisa Renee Lee
Michael Walrond Jr.
Stanford Thompson
Tasha Morrison
MVPS
Allyson Michelle Felix
Floyd Mayweather
Kevin Durant
Lewis Hamilton
Odell Beckham Jr.
Rayne Dakota “Dak” Prescott
Russell Westbrook
Shauntia Latrice “Tia” Norfleet
Sloane Stephens
To view the remainder of this year’s Power 100, click here.
Ebony Magazine is a monthly magazine founded by John H. Johnson in 1945 in Chicago, geared towards the African-American community.
