Boss Women Highlight: Our Top 10 Boss Women of the Decade

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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A post shared by Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) on Nov 15, 2019 at 3:28pm PST

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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A post shared by Oprah (@oprah) on Nov 7, 2019 at 5:44am PST

6. Lupita Nyong’o

Actress

 

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A post shared by Lupita Nyong’o (@lupitanyongo) on Nov 26, 2019 at 12:10pm PST

7. Tracee Ellis Ross

Actress, Television Host, Social Advocate

 

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A post shared by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on Dec 5, 2019 at 8:37am PST

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!