At the EBONY Power 100 gala, celebrating the essence of culture and fashion is a must. The 2026 Power 100 red carpet was a moment for everyone to wear their best power looks, and the stars left us in awe as they graced the EBONY grounds. The A Different World cast stunned in their glam as they celebrated their fellow castmate Maleah Joi Moon winning the 2026 People’s Choice Award.
This year’s theme is “The Stories We Shape,” which centers narrative ownership and honors leaders shaping culture, driving economic impact, and expanding representation in real time. Being a leader doesn’t always mean glamour; effective leadership understands the dedication, blood, sweat, and tears often required to nurture change.
“The Power 100 has always documented the people moving our culture forward, and this year’s class demonstrates the extraordinary breadth of that influence. ‘The Stories We Shape’ is about ensuring Black people remain at the center of telling our stories and defining our collective future,” said Eden Bridgeman, CEO of EBONY.
EBONY’s blue carpet was vibrant and full of signature style all night long. Satin and velvet were among the night’s trendiest looks, with some jaw-dropping moments. From Tiffany Haddish, sporting a power suit tailored to perfection, to Amanda Booz, popping out in an opulent gown, each friend of EBONY and special honoree showed up and showed out.
As EBONY marks more than 80 years as the definitive voice of the Black experience, the iconic media company unveiled its 2026 Power 100 list today, recognizing the leaders, visionaries, and changemakers shaping culture across business, entertainment, sports, media, music, STEM and community leadership.
The complete list of 2026 EBONY Power 100 honorees is available at EBONY.com.
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Linda White
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Broderick McKinney
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Omar Goff
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Andrea Wilkerson
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Charm La’Donna
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Lala Milan
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Tiffany Haddish
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D.J. Vaughn
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Dave Brown
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Arinn Cooley
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Pretty Vee
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Reginae Carter
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Jastin Martin
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Brittany Rae
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Robert Garland & Anna Glass
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Eden Bridgeman Sklenar
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Angel McCoughtry
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Dr. Judith Joseph
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Jeanine Heriveaux
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Toya Johnson-Rushing
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Amanda Booz
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Kenyon Dixon
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Jacquees
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Rick Ross
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Felicia Pride
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Dionne Harmon & Jesse Collins
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Debbie Allen
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Tisha Campbell
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Nefetari Spencer
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Tyler Symone
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Nicol Turner-Lee
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Graceyn Hollingsworth
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Frances Turner
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Sheinelle Jones
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Timothy Sumter & Kendalyn Sumter
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Brandon Roshon
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Gail Bean
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Jonathan Sims
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Charlese Antionette Jones
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Janelle James
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Shavon Arline Bradley
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Victor Glover
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Demetrius McCloud
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Charles Johnson
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Darrell Spencer
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Howard-John Wesley
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Lex P & Drea Nicole
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Kandi Burruss
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Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks & Melissa Fredericks
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LisaRaye McCoy
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Manny Halley
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Dawn Sterling
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Adam Blackstone
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Trell Thomas
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DJ AOne
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Romeo Hunte
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Kia Todd
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Jerrie Johnson
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Maleah Joi Moon
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Chibuikem Uche
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Keith Lee, Ronni Lee and Erma Lee
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Scott Evans
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Sarina Renee
