Being a powerful black woman in this world is no easy feat—especially when so many other women are praised and idolized for the exact things we create. As a black boss woman, you have to work ten times harder to be recognized, understood, and acknowledged for all the things you do and contribute to this world.
Because we know the magnificent ventures and trailblazing firsts black women are capable of and have accomplished, we’re shining a light on our top 10 boss women of the decade—right in time before the new one hits! Check out the #blackgirlmagic below, and let us know your favorite boss women of the decade!
1. Michelle Obama
First Black FLOTUS, Author, Humanitarian
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2. Ayesha Curry
Actress, Celebrity Chef, Author, Television Personality
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3. Gabrielle Union-Wade
Actress, Activist, Author
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4. Beyonce
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Entertainer, Entrepreneur
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5. Oprah Winfrey
Media executive, Actress, Talk Show Host, Television Producer, Philanthropist
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6. Lupita Nyong’o
Actress
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7. Tracee Ellis Ross
Actress, Television Host, Social Advocate
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8. Ava DuVernay
Filmmaker, Director, Producer, Screenwriter
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9. Simone Biles
Olympic Gymnast
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10. Stacey Abrams
Politician, Lawyer, Author
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These are 10 of our boss women of the decade! Share with us in the comments below who’s on your list of top ten badass boss women!