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Today is International Women’s Day! Here are few of our own amazing women who’ve have graced the world with their talents and have inspired so many.

Happy International Women’s Day  was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

1. Ava DuVernay

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The “Wrinkle In Time” director continues to make history, commanding record-breaking budgets and creating timeless cinematic experiences like “Selma,” “Queen Sugar” and “13th.”

2. Serena Williams

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The tennis ace and entrepreneur has shattered all kinds of records, not only in a sport dominated by white men, but also in her inspiration to the community.

3. April Ryan

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The veteran journalist has been a voice of the people for decades, but has recently become one of the most recognizable faces in the media who is responsible for holding crooked politicians accountable.

4. Beyonce

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Beyonce is a true artist and innovator who speaks to the Black female experience in all of her art.

5. Angela Bassett

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With a career that has spanned decades, Bassett shows no signs of slowing down.

6. Janelle Monae

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The incredible artist continues to use her art and her platform to uplift women of color and marginalized groups in America.

7. Mary J Blige

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The Oscar-nominated actress and iconic singer is a testament to thriving and evolving through all stages of your life.

8. Wangari Maathai

This pro-democracy and environmentalist from Kenya paved the way for women’s rights in her country.

9. Zora Neale Houston

Zora Neale Houston is famous for her powerful literature that helped build the Harlem Renissance in the 1920’s. She wrote short stories and essays about African-American folklore. Her most famous work is the book “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”

10. Fannie Lou Harmer

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Activist Fannie Lou Hamer changed the game in 1964 when she founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and attended the Democratic Convention. While there, she challenged millions of attendees and viewers to look at the harsh treatment of African Americans in society, marking one of the most powerful moments in the civil rights movement.

For 2024’s iteration of MadameNoire and HelloBeautiful’s annual series Women to Know, we knew we wanted to celebrate the people who help make the joys of film and television possible. To create art is to create magic. This year, we spotlight Hollywood Executive’s changing the face of cinema.