BLACK ENTERPRISE PRESENTS THE 2021 40 UNDER 40 LIST
BLACK ENTERPRISE PRESENTS THE 2021 40 UNDER 40 LIST, FEATURING AN ILLUSTRIOUS GROUP OF YOUNG BLACK LEADERS MAKING WAVES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE INDUSTRIES AND THE WORLD AT LARGE.
This extraordinary roster of disruptors is making moves that have placed them on the path to power and success in their respective fields before their 40th birthdays. Some have demonstrated creative talent and business prowess, while others produced millions of dollars in revenues or dedicated their life’s work to creating change and impact. Collectively, they are changing the world at local, national, and global levels. Members of this illustrious group range from entrepreneurs, politicians, corporate executives, athletes, entertainers, and activists.
BLACK ENTERPRISE salutes this amazing class of change agents, movers-and-shakers, and gifted talents.
This extraordinary roster of disruptors is making moves that have placed them on the path to power and success in their respective fields before their 40th birthdays. Some have demonstrated creative talent and business prowess, while others produced millions of dollars in revenues or dedicated their life’s work to creating change and impact. Collectively, they are changing the world at local, national, and global levels. Members of this illustrious group range from entrepreneurs, politicians, corporate executives, athletes, entertainers, and activists.
BLACK ENTERPRISE salutes this amazing class of change agents, movers-and-shakers, and gifted talents – Join us to celebrate them on May 20, 2021, at the 40 Under 40 Summit!
MEET THE 2021 40 UNDER 40 HONOREES
OUR 40 UNDER 40 HONOREES
MATTY J. ADE, 31
CEO, DIGITAL BRANDZ
YAMICHE ALCINDOR, 34
WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT, PBS NEWSHOUR & MODERATOR, WASHINGTON WEEK
MARGARET ANADU, 39
GLOBAL HEAD, SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT & CHAIRWOMAN, URBAN INVESTMENT GROUP
MAIA CHAKA, 39
NFL OFFICIAL
CHLOE CHEYENNE ROGERS, 30
FOUNDER, COMMUNITYX
MOOGEGA COOPER, 36
PLANETARY PROTECTION ENGINEER, NASA'S JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
KIZZMEKIA CORBETT, 35
SR. RESEARCH FELLOW & SCIENTIFIC LEAD CORONAVIRUS VACCINES & IMMUNOPATHOGENESIS TEAM
JASMINE CROWE, 38
Founder of Goodr
ANGELINA DARRISAW, 34
FOUNDER & CEO, C-SUITE COACH
Morgan DeBaun, 31
FOUNDER & CEO, BLAVITY INC.
MELANIE HABWE DICKSON, 35
VP, AMERICAS ISHARES BUSINESS STRATEGY, BLACKROCK
IMANI ELLIS, 31
FOUNDER, CULTURECON & CREATIVE COLLECTIVE NYC
AMANDA GORMAN, 23
NATIONAL YOUTH POET LAUREATE
WILLIAM HEARD, 38
CEO & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, HEARD CAPITAL L.L.C.
JOHN HENRY, 28
CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO, LOOP INSURANCE
ANGELINA HOWARD, 29
SR. PRODUCT MANAGER, AMAZON
KYRIE IRVING, 28
NBA PLAYER, PHILANTHROPIST & SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE
LORRON JAMES, 38
CEO, JAMES GROUP INTERNATIONAL
VERNON “VERNON J.” JONES, 33
FOUNDER, EQUITYCOIN
MICHAEL B. JORDAN, 34
ACTOR & PRODUCER
PATRISSE KHAN-CULLORS, 37
CO-FOUNDER OF BLACK LIVES MATTER, AUTHOR & ACTIVIST
CHRIS LYONS, 34
MANAGING PARTNER & HEAD OF CULTURAL LEADERSHIP FUND, ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ
SHAREEF “RO$$ MAC” MCDONALD, 31
CREATOR & HOST, REVOLT TV’S MACONOMICS
DERAY MCKESSON, 36
CO-FOUNDER, CAMPAIGN ZERO
TREVOR NOAH, 37
HOST, THE DAILY SHOW & COMEDIAN
NAOMI OSAKA, 23
TENNIS PLAYER, ENTREPRENEUR & ACTIVIST
BRITTANY PACKNETT CUNNINGHAM, 36
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL LOVE & POWER WORKS; CO-FOUNDER, CAMPAIGN ZERO
ANGELO PINTO, 39
SENIOR STRATEGIST JUSTICE NYC & CO-FOUNDER, UNTIL FREEDOM
ISSA RAE, 36
ACTRESS, WRITER, PRODUCER & ENTREPRENEUR
SYMONE D. SANDERS, 31
SENIOR ADVISOR & CHIEF SPOKESPERSON FOR VP KAMALA HARRIS
YARA SHAHIDI, 21
ACTRESS, PRODUCER, & CHANGE AGENT
DOROTHY JEAN TILLMAN, 15
FOUNDER & CEO, DOROTHY JEANIUS STEAM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
RITCHIE TORRES, 33
REPRESENTATIVE, 15TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, NEW YORK
LAUREN UNDERWOOD, 35
REPRESENTATIVE, 14TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
BUBBA WALLACE, 27
NASCAR DRIVER & SOCIAL ADVOCATE
EBONI K. WILLIAMS, 37
ATTORNEY, TV HOST, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & ACTRESS
KEZIA M. WILLIAMS
CEO, THE BLACK UPSTART
ALICIA WILSON, 38
VP, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY & JOHNS HOPKINS HEALTH SYSTEM
JASON WRIGHT, 39
PRESIDENT, WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
DANIELLE YOUNG, 36
CONTENT CREATOR AND JOURNALIST
CHLOE CHEYENNE ROGERS, 30
FOUNDER, COMMUNITYX
PATRISSE KHAN-CULLORS, 37
CO-FOUNDER OF BLACK LIVES MATTER, AUTHOR & ACTIVIST
DERAY MCKESSON, 36
CO-FOUNDER, CAMPAIGN ZERO
BRITTANY PACKNETT CUNNINGHAM, 36
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL LOVE & POWER WORKS; CO-FOUNDER, CAMPAIGN ZERO
ANGELO PINTO, 39
SENIOR STRATEGIST JUSTICE NYC & CO-FOUNDER, UNTIL FREEDOM
AMANDA GORMAN, 23
NATIONAL YOUTH POET LAUREATE
MICHAEL B. JORDAN, 34
ACTOR & PRODUCER
ISSA RAE, 36
ACTRESS, WRITER, PRODUCER & ENTREPRENEUR
YARA SHAHIDI, 21
ACTRESS, PRODUCER, & CHANGE AGENT
MATTY J. ADE, 31
CEO, DIGITAL BRANDZ
ANGELINA DARRISAW, 34
FOUNDER & CEO, C-SUITE COACH
JOHN HENRY, 28
CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO, LOOP INSURANCE
LORRON JAMES, 38
CEO, JAMES GROUP INTERNATIONAL
VERNON “VERNON J.” JONES, 33
FOUNDER, EQUITYCOIN
MARGARET ANADU, 39
GLOBAL HEAD, SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT & CHAIRWOMAN, URBAN INVESTMENT GROUP
MELANIE HABWE DICKSON, 35
VP, AMERICAS ISHARES BUSINESS STRATEGY, BLACKROCK
WILLIAM HEARD, 38
CEO & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, HEARD CAPITAL L.L.C.
SHAREEF “RO$$ MAC” MCDONALD, 31
CREATOR & HOST, REVOLT TV’S MACONOMICS
KEZIA M. WILLIAMS
CEO, THE BLACK UPSTART
ALICIA WILSON, 38
VP, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY & JOHNS HOPKINS HEALTH SYSTEM
YAMICHE ALCINDOR, 34
WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT, PBS NEWSHOUR & MODERATOR, WASHINGTON WEEK
Morgan DeBaun, 31
FOUNDER & CEO, BLAVITY INC.
IMANI ELLIS, 31
FOUNDER, CULTURECON & CREATIVE COLLECTIVE NYC
TREVOR NOAH, 37
HOST, THE DAILY SHOW & COMEDIAN
EBONI K. WILLIAMS, 37
ATTORNEY, TV HOST, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & ACTRESS
DANIELLE YOUNG, 36
CONTENT CREATOR AND JOURNALIST
SYMONE D. SANDERS, 31
SENIOR ADVISOR & CHIEF SPOKESPERSON FOR VP KAMALA HARRIS
RITCHIE TORRES, 33
REPRESENTATIVE, 15TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, NEW YORK
LAUREN UNDERWOOD, 35
REPRESENTATIVE, 14TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
MAIA CHAKA, 39
NFL OFFICIAL
KYRIE IRVING, 28
NBA PLAYER, PHILANTHROPIST & SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE
NAOMI OSAKA, 23
TENNIS PLAYER, ENTREPRENEUR & ACTIVIST
BUBBA WALLACE, 27
NASCAR DRIVER & SOCIAL ADVOCATE
JASON WRIGHT, 39
PRESIDENT, WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM
MOOGEGA COOPER, 36
PLANETARY PROTECTION ENGINEER, NASA'S JET PROPULSION LABORATORY
KIZZMEKIA CORBETT, 35
SR. RESEARCH FELLOW & SCIENTIFIC LEAD CORONAVIRUS VACCINES & IMMUNOPATHOGENESIS TEAM
JASMINE CROWE, 38
Founder of Goodr
ANGELINA HOWARD, 29
SR. PRODUCT MANAGER, AMAZON
CHRIS LYONS, 34
MANAGING PARTNER & HEAD OF CULTURAL LEADERSHIP FUND, ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ
DOROTHY JEAN TILLMAN, 15
FOUNDER & CEO, DOROTHY JEANIUS STEAM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTEBios by: Jeffrey McKinney
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REGISTER FOR THE 40 UNDER 40 SUMMIT
REGISTER FOR THE 40 UNDER 40 SUMMIT
This one-of-a-kind virtual experience will bring together an amazing cohort of talented professionals and speakers who will equip you with the tools, insight, and resources you need to expand your business or excel in your career.
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When will I receive the instructions to log in?
The log-in button can be found on the Events page. You will also receive an email the day before and the day of the virtual event—via the email you used to register for the event—containing all the instructions on how to access the event.
What can I expect at the Summit?
During the event, you will have the opportunity to network with your peers via text chat, learn from our speakers, and get resources from our sponsors via the platform.
What are the technical requirements to participate/access the event?
It is strongly recommended you access the event from a Desktop, Laptop, Cell/Mobile. It is also best to use the latest Browsers – Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc. (EXCEPT Internet Explorer).
Can I attend the event using my Tablet and where else can I view the event?
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Can I invite others to attend the event?
Yes, you can encourage others to register by sharing the event link https://40Under40.blackenterprise.com/.
Can I ask questions during the sessions?
Yes, generally there is an opportunity to ask questions via “live text chat.”
Can I access and view the event/recorded sessions after the event?
Yes, the sessions can be replayed on-demand 1 hour after its scheduled time on the day of the event and up to 30 days post-event on the event platform. The chat features will not be active.
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