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Black Women That Dominated Every Year Of The New Millennium

Sistas Of The Century: Black Women Who’ve Dominated Every Year In The New Millennium - Page 2

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Happy International Women’s Day! It is without any question or debate to say that the world would be nothing without women — they literally give life to human civilization every single day! However, outside of the obvious biological need for women, their countless contributions to society as a whole is a reason why they’ll always be referred to as The Divine Feminine. Don’t even get us started when it comes to the strong, resilient and always entertaining Black women of the world! RELATED: International Women’s Day Celebrated Worldwide

To understand the allure and appeal of Black women entirely is to truly experience love on a core level. Whether forming alliances that will assure the safety for generations of women to come, or simply being the backbone of a powerful Black man at the forefront — looking at you, Mr. and Mrs. Obama! — you can always find a sister somewhere showing off every bit of that “Black girl magic” that we’ve come to understand as their innate superpowers. Over time, we’ve witnessed many Black women in the public eye set prominent examples of greatness for the masses to follow. From chart-topping music divas and Hollywood movie sirens, to political leaders and world renowned athletes, this millennium has certainly seen its fair share of ladies representing in full color for our culture. Ladies, we salute you, honor you and cherish all of you for keeping the world inspired in your own individual ways. When it’s all said and done, every day is a day to celebrate women!

PresidentBiden, Vice President Harris, and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson deliver remarks on the Senates historic, bipartisan confirmation of Judge Jackson to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, on the South Lawn of the White House, on April 08 in W

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To celebrate International Women’s Day in our own special way, we highlighted the pioneering Black women that shaped pop culture since the strike of Y2K. Be sure to give love to a woman in your own life today as well:

1. 2000: Aaliyah

2000: Aaliyah — Source: Getty

2. 2001: Janet Jackson

2001: Janet Jackson — Source: Getty

3. 2002: Halle Berry

2002: Halle Berry — Source: Getty

4. 2003: Beyoncé

2003: Beyoncé — Source: Getty

5. 2004: Condoleezza Rice

2004: Condoleezza Rice — Source: Getty

6. 2005: Shonda Rhimes

2005: Shonda Rhimes — Source: Getty

7. 2006: Queen Latifah

2006: Queen Latifah — Source: Getty

8. 2007: Rihanna

2007: Rihanna — Source: Getty

9. 2008: Serena Williams

2008: Serena Williams — Source: Getty

10. 2009: Michelle Obama

2009: Michelle Obama — Source: Getty

11. 2010: Allyson Felix

2010: Allyson Felix — Source: Getty

12. 2011: Oprah Winfrey

2011: Oprah Winfrey — Source: Getty

13. 2012: Gabby Douglas

2012: Gabby Douglas — Source: Getty

14. 2013: Simone Biles

2013: Simone Biles — Source: Getty

15. 2014: Viola Davis

2014: Viola Davis — Source: Getty

16. 2015: Taraji P. Henson

2015: Taraji P. Henson — Source: Getty

17. 2016: Issa Rae

2016: Issa Rae — Source: Getty

18. 2017: Tarana Burke

2017: Tarana Burke — Source: Getty

19. 2018: Naomi Osaka

2018: Naomi Osaka — Source: Getty

20. 2019: Lizzo

2019: Lizzo — Source: Getty

21. 2020: Vice President Kamala Harris

2020: Vice President Kamala Harris — Source: Getty

22. 2021: Quinta Brunson

2021: Quinta Brunson — Source: Getty

23. 2022: Ketanji Brown Jackson

2022: Ketanji Brown Jackson — Source: Getty

24. 2023: SZA

2023: SZA — Source: Getty

Sistas Of The Century: Black Women Who’ve Dominated Every Year In The New Millennium - Page 2 was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

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