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The Root’s annual list of the most influential African Americans in the fields of business, science, politics, technology, social justice, sports and entertainment.
Tyra Banks, an influential figure in the world of fashion and television, was born on December 4, 1973, in Inglewood, California. She catapulted into international stardom through her successful modeling career, becoming the first African-American woman to grace the covers of GQ and the Sports ...
As one of Canada's most influential musicians, Hawtin continues to shape the future of techno and beyond. Also ranks #1 on The 35+ Best Minimal Techno DJs, Ranked Also ranks #7 on The Best Techno Artists Also ranks #9 on The Best Detroit Techno Groups/Artists Mylène Farmer Pop icon ...
In 2022, Ash was named one of Computer Weekly's most influential women in UK tech and recognized by Forward Ladies as Businesswoman of the Year and Social Impact Leader of the Year. In 2024, she was named the UK'smost influential woman in tech. ...
A classic nursery rhyme, showing just how influential child viewership is on this list. 14. “Masha and the Bear – Recipe for Disaster” by Get Movies (4.6bn views) Now we have some kids’ entertainment again. This Russian video is from the Masha and the Bear series, all about a fathe...
One of the most influential soul musicians and guitarists of all time,Curtis Mayfieldwas also an important political activist. Mayfield grew up in Chicago and got his first guitar at age 10. He said he loved it so much he would sleep with it at night. ...
Here are some of the most memorable Google Doodles that commemorate influential figures in music. Photo Credit:Courtesy of Google Celia Cruz Celia Cruz is often dubbed “the queen of salsa,” known for classic songs like “Quimbara” and “La Negra Tiene Tumbao,” and her catchphrase “Azúcar...
Perhaps the most influential of the many styles of blues music action Mississippi Deltablues, also called Delta blues, rose out of the agricultural triangle (三角形) located between Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the south and Memphis, Tennessee, to the north,and bordered by the Mississippi River to...
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