Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer, Gina Prince-Bythewood and NY Knicks Champs Named to Ebony Power 100 List (EXCLUSIVE)

Oct 5, 2026 8:00am PT Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer, Gina Prince-Bythewood and NY Knicks Champs Named to Ebony Power 100 List (EXCLUSIVE)

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Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer, Gina Prince-Bythewood and the New York Knicks champs Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges lead the 2026 Ebony Power 100 list.

For more than 80 years, Ebony has recognized innovators, advocates, creatives and leaders paving the way impactfully and with distinction across industries, from entertainment and sports to STEM, politics, activism and community outreach. Previous Power 100 recipients include Academy Award-winning director Ryan Coogler, four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, award-winning screenwriter and producer Mara Brock Akil and media personality Scott Evans.

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