The Creative Collective Announce The Creative Class Of 2024 

The Creative Class presented by Max powered by The Creative Collective announced its exceptional 2024 cohort today. This list comprises Black culture-shifters across a myriad of industries, including social good, health and wellness, beauty and fashion, entrepreneurship and tech, entertainment, and arts. This year’s cohort includes Nandi Howard, Vice President of Content at ESSENCE.  

Nandi Howard inducted in Creative Collective’s 2024 Creative Class

Imani Ellis, Founder and CEO of The Creative Collective and Culture Con, says in a press release, “We’re on a mission to platform pioneering Black creatives and celebrate their countless contributions and lasting impact,” “The remarkable impact of these culture-shifters truly uplifts us while inspiring the next generation of world-changing dreamers to pursue their dreams relentlessly.” Some alumni include sports reporter Taylor Rooks as well as Co-founders of Black in Fashion Council, Lindsey Peoples and Sandrine Charles. 

The 2024 Creative class features 55 individuals, including Grammy-nominated artist Coco Jones; Influencers Sean Garette and DeAndre Brown, Co-founder of Spatial Labs Iddris Sandu; and Gallery owner Hannah Traore. This list encompasses one of several initiatives undertaken by The Creative Collective to celebrate the historically overlooked contributions of Black creatives. 

See the full list below: 

Social Good

Charles Kuykendoll, General Manager of Community, Blavity Inc.Damilare Kujembola and Timi Adeyeba, CoFounder and COO, Amplify AfricaDerrick “DT” Thomas, Partner, Community & Strategic PartnershipsJohn Petty III, Executive Creative DirectorKahlil Greene, The Gen Z HistorianMarva and Myriam Babel, Founder Babel Loft, Babel Gin, and Ode to BabelQween Jean, Founder of  Black Trans Liberation Wawa Gatheru, Founder & Executive Director

Health & Wellness

Billy Chapata, Best Selling Author, Writer & PoetElyse Galloway, Senior Vice President, Edelman – HealthJenné Claiborne, Vegan chef & Cookbook AuthorJoel Bervell, Science Communicator / “Medical Mythbuster”Joseph Awuah-Darko, Artist, Curator and Writer Lindsey Rachel, Author and Photographer Michell Clark, Writer & SpeakerShahem Mclaurin, Licensed Therapist & Social Worker 

Beauty & Fashion

Ah-Niyah Gold, Founder & CEOAsia Milia Ware, Fashion and Beauty Writer / New York Magazine’s The CutDex Robinson, Stylist & DesignerDiarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, Founder & CEO of Ami ColéJustin Blanco, Product Designer / Illustrator Kia Davidson, Stylist and Content Creator Melissa Samuel, Founder and CEO, FinesseYourClawsMichael Graham, Owner of Savant StudiosRyan Clark, Style Specialist Sean Garrette, Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistSkylar Kearney, Creative Strategist, Storyteller 

Entrepreneurship + Tech

Bimma WIlliams, Freelance Interviewer & Personal Branding ExpertDeniese Davis, CEO/Founder, Reform Media Group and Co-Founder, ColorCreativeDuke Alexander Moore, EA – CEO & Founder of Duke TaxEverette Taylor, CEO, Kickstarter Iddris Sandu, Founder and EntrepreneurMandy Bowman, Founder, Official Black Wall StreetAmeer Brown, President & Co-Founder, Breakr Daniel Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO of Bags 

Entertainment & Arts

Calvin Clausell, Artist / Actor Coco Jones, Singer, Songwriter & Actress Crystal Reneé, Actress, Podcast Host, PhilanthropistDaniel Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO of Bags DeAndre Brown, Content Creator & EntrepreneurHannah Traore, Founder/Director, Hannah Traore GalleryJean Elie, Actor Writer ProducerJocelyn Bioh, Writer & PerformerJosef Adamu, Creative DirectorKhris Riddick-Tynes, Multi Platinum Producer/Writer, Co-Head Urban & VP A&R Arista RecordsNandi Howard, VP Content EV & Senior Content Director ECI, Essence SAMOHT, ArtistNicholas Fuler, Art Director and Graphic DesignerJoy Ofodu, Voice Actor & Creator CEO

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