U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Announces the Esteemed 2024 Power 50 Women’s List
In a resplendent celebration of Black women’s excellence and leadership, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) is thrilled to unveil the 2024 Power 50 Women’s List. This prestigious compilation celebrates Women of Influence who have established themselves as trailblazers, advocates, innovators, and disruptors across various industries. The annual list highlights a select group of women whose profound contributions and achievements offer inspiration and leadership.
The honorees will be celebrated at the annual USBC Power 50 Luncheon, set to take place on Thursday, March 21st, at the Salamander Hotel DC, owned by 2023 Global Trailblazer of the Year and Power 50 alum Sheila Johnson.
This year, Arian Simone, the Co-Founder & CEO of Fearless Fund, is celebrated as the 2024 Woman of the Year, recognized for her remarkable leadership and significant contributions. Furthermore, Cathy Hughes, the visionary Founder and Chairperson of Urban One, Inc., has been awarded the 2024 Global Trailblazer of the Year for her groundbreaking work and enduring influence on the media industry.
2024 USBC Power 50 Women’s List
| June | Ambrose | Award-Winning Creative Director, Costume Designer, & Entrepreneur | |
| Tarshena | Armstrong | General Motors | Director, Diversity Marketing & Development |
| Dr. Leah | Austin | National Black Child Development Institute | President |
| Keenan | Austin-Reed | The Alpine Group | Partner |
| De’Ara | Balenger | Mastera | Co-Founder |
| Omi | Bell | Black Girl Ventures | Founder & CEO |
| Kim | Blackwell | PMM Agency | Chief Executive Officer |
| Angela | Bowie | Arise | Vice President, Public Policy |
| Kendra | Bracken-Ferguson | BrainTrust | Founder & CEO |
| Jessica | Brown | College HER | Founder & CEO |
| Tabitha | Brown | Author, Actress & Entrepreneur | |
| Kandi | Burruss | Kandi Koated Enterprises | Entrepreneur, Singer, Songwriter, Producer, &TV personality |
| Tiffany | Hainesworth | TCapri Tequila | Founder & CEO |
| Tasha | Cole | Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | Deputy of Executive Director |
| Rachelle | Daglis | CNGLMRT | Founder & CEO |
| Phyllis | Dickerson | African American Mayors Association (AAMA) | CEO |
| Beatrice | Dixon | The Honey Pot Company | Founder & CEO |
| Michelle | Ebanks | Apollo Theatre | President |
| Drinal | Foster | Wells Fargo | SVP, Workforce Engagement Leader |
| Jessica | Fulton | The Joint Center | VP of Policy |
| Erika | Gibson | Liberty Mutual | Assistant Vice President and Director, Supplier Diversity & Responsible Sourcing |
| Glenda | Gill | Save a Girl Save a World | Founder & CEO |
| Hope | Goins | US House of Representatives | Senior Congressional StafferUS House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security |
| Raquel | Graham | Roq Innovation | Founder & CEO |
| Anisa | Green | AT&T | Director, Federal Regulatory |
| Diedra | Henry-Spires | Small Business Administration | Senior Advisor to the Administrator at the U.S. Small Business Administration. |
| Taraji | Henson | Actress, Producer & Entrepreneur | |
| Teri | Hines | FOX Sports | Executive Vice President, Communications |
| Cheryl | Jackson | Minnie’s Pantry / ForbesBLK Advisory Board | Founder & CEO |
| Teri | Johnson | Harlem Candle Company | Founder & CEO |
| Arsha | Jones | Capital City Mambo Sauce | Founder & CEO |
| Michelle | Lopez | Celebrity Stylist, Designer | |
| Robin | McBride | McBride Sisters | Co-Founder |
| Andréa | McBride-John | McBride Sisters | Co-Founder |
| Dawn | Moore | State of Maryland | First Lady of Maryland |
| Tara | Murray | National Urban League | Executive Director of the Washington Bureau, Senior Vice President for Policy & Advocacy |
| Sharon | Page | Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation | Executive Director |
| Dr. Miatheresa | Pate | New York City Public Schools | Chief of Schools |
| Abby | Phillips | CNN | News Anchor and TV Personality |
| Vivian | Pickard | Pickard Group | Founder & CEO |
| Dr. Cheryl | Polote-Williamson | Cheryl Magazine | Editor-In-Chief |
| Michelle | Rice | TV One and CLEO TV | President |
| Nykidra ‘Nyki’ | Robinson | Black Girls Vote | Founder & CEO |
| Dia | Simms | Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal | Executive Chairwoman |
| Trisch | Smith | Edelman | Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer |
| Carrisa | Smith | FOX Corporation | Vice/President of External Affairs and Government Affairs |
| Dasha | Smith | National Football League | Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer |
| Janell | Stephens | Camille Rose | Founder & CEO |
| Stacey D. | Stewart | Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) | Chief Executive Officer |
| Stephanie | Sykes | White House | Special Assistant to the President for the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs |
| Marie | Sylla-Dixon | Albertsons | SVP |
| Charlene | Tarver | The Women’s Economic Institute, Inc. | Founder & CEO |
| Adrienne | Trimble | Sysco Corporation | Vice President, Chief Diversity & Culture Officer |
| Dr. Karleena | Tuggle-McDaniel | ProBlk Health | Founder & CEO |
| Caroline | Wagna | Wagna Woman & Essence Magazine | Chief Executive Officer |
| Maxine | Waters | California’s 43rd Congressional District | Congresswoman |
| Fawn | Weaver | Uncle Nearest | Founder & CEO |
| Alicia | Wilson | J.P. Morgan Chase | Managing Director and Head of North America for Regional Philanthropy at JPMorgan Chase |
The USBC Power 50 Women’s Luncheon is not just an event but a testament to the unwavering spirit and remarkable achievements of Black women worldwide. As part of the Women’s History Month celebrations, this luncheon serves as a platform to honor and recognize those who are diligently working to change the world for the better.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, March 21st
- Location: Salamander Hotel DC
- Website: https://www.usbcwomenofpower.com/
For media inquiries, event interview requests, and additional information, please contact Tiffany Murphy at tiffany@usbcnetwork.com.
To learn more about the 2024 USBC Power 50 Women’s List and the luncheon, visit https://www.usbcwomenofpower.com/.
