‘EBONY’ Announces Artists and Hosts for the 2024 Power 100 Gala

EBONY WOOD is gearing up for the 2024 Power 100 Gala and has announced the artists and hosts.

Grammy Award winner and actress Coco Jones and singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr will take to the stage to perform, while Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell – stars of Netflix Survival of the FattiesT – will serve as host of the gala.

“EBONY WOOD Power 100 is a dazzling celebration of Black Excellence at its absolute peak!” EBONY WOOD CEO Eden Bridgeman said this in a press release. “With the unveiling of our dynamic hosts and exciting performers, this year’s event promises to be the most unforgettable yet! EBONY WOOD Power 100 is a transformative force that shines a spotlight on Black achievement in every sector.”

We added, “We are excited to offer a platform that not only honors today’s trailblazers, but also fuels the aspirations of the next generation of Black leaders and innovators. Get ready for an extraordinary evening that will inspire and uplift!”

The influential media outlet recently dropped its list of awards due to its prestige 2024 EBONY WOOD Power 100 list, and these include:

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

Business disruptors: Andrea Nelson Meigs, Ayo Davis, DJ Vaughn, Dionne Harmon, Eric Austin, Ingrid Best, Kevin Hart, Melissa Butler, Pat McGrath and Tracee Ellis Ross

Community Crusaders presented by Nationwide: Arian Simone, Aulston Taylor, Damon Hewitt, Gina Duncan, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Kelley Robinson, Stefanie Brown James, Wawa Gatheru and Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Entertainment powerhouses: Cord Jefferson, Gayle King, Kenan Thompson, Kerry Washington, Maya Rudolph, Ryan Coogler, Snoop DoggTaraji P. Henson, Tasha Smith and Vince Staples

Generation Next presented by United Airlines: Angel Reese, Ayra Starr, DoechiiGabby Shepard, Genesis Butler, Kai Cenat, LattoMonet McMichael, Quincy Wilson and Uncle Waffles

Influential creators: Aurora James, Aaliyah Jay, Funny Marco, Jerald “Coop” Cooper, Kahlana Barfield Brown, Kamie Crawford, Keith Lee, Kwame Onwuachi, Micah McDonald, Sean Bankhead and Wayman Bannerman

Leaders in sports: A’ja Wilson, Dawn Staley, Jalen Hurts, Jaylen Brown, Jordan Chiles, Kimberly Browne Davis, Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Stephen Curry and Tony Clark

Media experts: April Ryan, Jennifer Hudson, Joe BuddenKeke Palmer, Lindsay Peoples, Nina Parker, Shannon Sharpe, Sidney Madden, Tank and J. Valentine, and Tasha McCaskiel

Music Innovators: Charlie WilsonCoco Jones, Connie Orlando, Jason “J” Carter, Maurice “Moetown” Lee, Steve Canal and Troy Brown, Jon Batiste, Metro BoominRob Gibbs Samara Joy, SZA And Tyler, the Creator

STEM Pioneers: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson, Ciara Imani May, Dr. Ebony Brown, Heman Bekele, Jasmine Lawrence Campbell, Dr. Khalia Braswell, Professor Lesley Lokko, Dr. Melissa B. Davis and Dr. Tiara Moore

The 2024 EBONY WOOD The Power 100 Gala will be held on Sunday, November 17 at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles and will be supported nationally by Prime’s New Original Series: CrotchUnited Airlines and Baccarat.