Honorees that evening included the legendary director Spike Lee, who was as fashion forward as ever when he arrived on the arm of his wife of nearly three decades Tonya Lewis Lee. 

Writer-comedians galore made their presence felt, from insecure creator Issa Rae in a busty red frock to Emmy-winning Abbott Elementary writer and star Quinta Brunson in a frilly purple look to late-night hostess Amber Ruffin.

Meagan Good cut a radiant figure in a split royal purple gown that allowed her to showcase her shapely legs as she cuddled up to Kendrick Sampson.

Real Housewives turned out in force, including Kandi Burruss of Atlanta who arrived on the arm of her husband Todd Tucker and Garcelle Beauvais of Beverly Hills who posed stag in a striking pair of leopard print opera gloves.

On the town: Honorees that evening included the legendary director Spike Lee, who was as fashion forward as ever when he arrived on the arm of his wife of nearly three decades Tonya Lewis Lee

Scribes: Writer-comedians galore made their presence felt, from (from left) insecure creator Issa Rae in a busty red frock to Emmy-winning Abbott Elementary writer Quinta Brunson in a frilly purple look to late-night hostess Amber Ruffin

Boyz N The Hood actress Nia Long put her ample endowments on display to full advantage in a party dress designed with a black and white color-block motif.

Jeremy Meeks, who rose to fame as the 'Hot Felon' after his dashing mugshot went viral online, could be spotted traipsing across the red carpet with one Kearia Schroeder. 

The Ebony Power 100 are selected from across 10 categories including but not limited to 'business disruptors,' 'entertainment powerhouses,' 'media mavens,' 'style curators' and 'STEM trailblazers.'

Glowing: Meagan Good cut a radiant figure in a split royal purple gown that allowed her to showcase her shapely legs as she cuddled up to Kendrick Sampson

Reality: Real Housewives turned out in force, including Kandi Burruss of Atlanta who arrived on the arm of her husband Todd Tucker (left) and Garcelle Beauvais (right) of Beverly Hills who posed stag in a striking pair of leopard print opera gloves

Amber is one of the media mavens being honored, along with NBC News president Kim Godwin, Wendy Williams' successor Sherri Shepherd, comedian Ziwe and British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful.

Meanwhile the 'entertainment powerhouses' count Kandi and Quinta in their number, amid an array of stars ranging from newer names like H.E.R. and Ariana DeBose to legends like Usher and Martin Lawrence.

The 'dynamic duos' is a starry list as well, featuring as it does such sizzling celebrity hot couples as Ciara and Russell Wilson as well as Idris Elba with his wife Sabrina.

A cavalcade of famous names took the stage to speak that evening, from singer and actress Janelle Monae exuding typical pop star glamour to Lovecraft Country sizzler Jonathan Majors in a boho chic scarf-top combo.

Sensation: Boyz N The Hood actress Nia Long put her ample endowments on display to full advantage in a party dress designed with a black and white color-block motif

Glamour: Jeremy Meeks, who rose to fame as the 'Hot Felon' after his dashing mugshot went viral online, could be spotted traipsing across the red carpet with one Kearia Schroeder

Esteemed company: Amber is one of the media mavens being honored, along with NBC News president Kim Godwin, Wendy Williams' successor Sherri Shepherd, comedian Ziwe and British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful

Bringing the heat: A cavalcade of famous names took the stage to speak that evening, from singer and actress Janelle Monae (left) exuding typical pop star glamour to Lovecraft Country sizzler Jonathan Majors (right) in a boho chic scarf-top combo

Trio: As on the red carpet: Lupita, Letitia and Dania were united onstage as they collected their For The Culture Award on behalf of the cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever