In the December/January issue hitting newsstands the week of November 4, EBONY magazine reveals our annual Power 100 list of the nation’s most influential African-Americans.
The 2013 Power 100 includes a broad-range listing of game-changers including Bishop TD Jakes, spiritualist Iyanla Vanzant, Gospel artiste/TV host Kirk Franklin, Bishop Joseph Walker III: Pastor, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, chef Marcus Samuelsson, fashion guru André Leon Talley, actresses Kerry Washington and Condola Rashad, filmmaker Lee Daniels and director-producer Shonda Rimes.
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“The EBONY Power 100 speaks volumes about the diversity of our accomplishments and the power of our collective influence across virtually every spectrum of society,” says EBONY editor-in-chief Amy DuBois Barnett. “We are thrilled to honor these exceptionally talented people who have inspired and enthralled us, and who have helped to shape our lives.”
In celebration, the second annual EBONY Power 100 Gala will be held at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall on November 4. The invitation-only event will honor Motown Records founder Berry Gordy with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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BISHOP JAKES
Thomas Dexter “T. D.” Jakes, Sr. (born June 9, 1957) is the bishop/chief pastor of The Potter’s House, a non-denominational American megachurch, with 30,000 members. T. D. Jakes’ church services and evangelistic sermons are broadcast on The Potter’s Touch, which airs on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Black Entertainment Television, the Daystar Television Network, The Word Network and The Miracle Channel in Canada.
Other aspects of Jakes’ ministry include an annual revival called “MegaFest” that draws more than 100,000 people, an annual women’s conference called “Woman Thou Art Loosed”, and gospel music recordings. Click HERE to read more.
