FAMU President Elmira Mangum has been named among the
nation’s 100 most influential African Americans by EBONY Magazine.
“I am grateful to receive this prestigious recognition on
behalf of the university. This honor represents FAMU’s long legacy of helping
to foster transformative changes around the globe,” Mangum said.
Two FAMU alums will join Mangum on the “Power 100”
list. Phillip Agnew will be honored as a “Community Crusader” for his work as
the executive director of the Dream Defenders, Inc., and filmmaker and producer
Will Packer will be honored as a “Cultural Influencer.”
Each year the magazine selects leaders from a variety of fields (including business, medicine, sports, media, religion, and the creative arts), who have made noteworthy accomplishments and are changing the course of history through their work, while making an enduring and lasting impact in their communities and the world.
“The EBONY team is very excited to recognize the accomplishments
of the honorees on this year’s Power 100 list,” said FAMU alumna Mitzi Miller,
editor-in-chief of EBONY magazine. “From
grassroots to the corporate boardrooms, all of the selected individuals have
made a significant impact on both African-American and American cultures. They
are truly an inspiration to keep striving.”
Cable network owner Oprah Winfrey, comedian Kevin Hart,
Bishop T.D. Jakes, television producer Shonda Rhimes, ballerina Misty Copeland,
Xavier University President Norman Francis, NBA player Kevin Durant, and music
producer Dr. Dre are also among the honorees.