Vanessa Lynn Williams (born March 18, 1963) is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. She initially gained recognition as the first African-American woman to receive the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984 in 1983. However, a scandal arose the following year ...
Her exceptional portrayal of Queenie earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, making her one of the few African-American actresses to achieve this honor. Known for her versatility, Henson also made waves on television, particularly with her role as Cookie Lyon in the ...
Alicia Keys is another talented African-American female musician who specializes in blending genres. Perhaps the most innovative musician of modern times – regardless of race or gender – is Beyonce. The pop icon continues to explore new musical territory with every album. Other talented per...
A glimpse of the lives of some famous African-American female singers who rose to fame against all odds. The African-American community boasts of individuals who have achieved fame in diverse fields, and that too against all odds. When we say diverse fields, we literally mean ‘diverse fields...
Ana Lynch (born August 14, 1974), known by her stage name Ana Matronic, is anAmerican singer, best known as thefemaleco-lead vocalist for Scissor Sisters. WikiMatrix American female singers ParaCrawl Corpus Category:African-American female singer-songwriters ...
Forbes recent estimate put her net worth at $265 million. Beyonce is one of the most powerful women in entertainment and the most successful African American singer. As solo artist she has sold over 75 million records and 60 million with Destiny’s Child. Winning 17 Grammy Awards, she is ...
"Natu Camara, a singer from Guinea now based in New York, gave her West African pop a tinge of American funk as she offered determinedly uplifting messages." New York Times "As a builder of inter-cultural bridges, Camara uses her songs to bring people together, weaving a tapestry of...
Best known for her breakthrough single "People," which was inspired by her cyclothymia (a milder form of bipolar disorder), Libianca's music has been primarily streamed in London, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam. The Cameroonian-American singer rose to international prominence after appearing in Season...
Taylor Michel Momsen is an American actress, singer and director from St. Louis, Missouri. She is known for playing Cindy Lou Who from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Alexandra Anami in Spy Kids 2 and Jenny Humphrey from Gossip Girl. She is the leader of a punk rock band called The ...
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is the first African-American woman who served as the first lady of the United States as the wife of President Barack Obama. After her husband’s presidency, Obama’s influence remained high, and she launched many projects to encourage children worldwide. With ...