The 2026 EBONY Power 100 gala was more than a red carpet; it was a living portrait of Black leadership in full bloom. Honorees, creatives, and changemakers gathered to celebrate one another, and the room hummed with the kind of energy that happens when a community unifies to uplift its own and the work being done. From show-stopping fashion that turned every entrance into a moment, to heartfelt speeches that stirred the room, the night was made to be shared. Attendees and viewers at home took to Threads and Instagram to react in real time. Here are the standout reactions.
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