AFRO Staff Writer
Mayor Brandon M. Scott received one of the world’s most distinguished recognitions, earning a spot on Time magazine’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential people, and also landed on Ebony’s Power 100. Yet, in typical fashion, Scott redirects the spotlight back to his hometown.
“For me it’s truly a humbling experience and an honor,” Scott said. “But I think about it as not just Brandon Scott being influential in the world, but Baltimore being influential in the world. And that’s what I want people to understand.”
Accompanying Scott on the Ebony Power 100 list is Mayors Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, Ala., and Brandon Johnson of Chicago. He expressed gratitude that his work was noticed by such a meaningful publication, which has highlighted and celebrated the beauty, culture and achievements of Black people since its inception…