Black Sheep Names In Black Families

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Successful Black Women with "Ethnic" or "Unique" Names

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Successful Black Women with "Ethnic" or "Unique" Names

1. Oprah Winfrey, Media Mogul

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2. Maya Angelou, poet, author, activist and educator

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3. Keisha Whitaker, Creator of Kissable Couture

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4. Kamala Harris, California Attorney General

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5. Aisha Tyler: Ivy league graduate, comedian and talk show host

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6. Iyanla Vanzant, nationallly acclaimed author and self-help guru

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7. Keshia Knight Pulliam: HBCU graduate and actress

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Successful Black Women with "Ethnic" or "Unique" Names

We're shouting out SOME successful black female politicians, entertainers, CEOs and all-around awesome women whose names aren't Michelle, Stephanie, Kylie, or any of these other run-of-the-mill names after a story hit the web about a bi-racial teen who changed her name from "Keisha" to "Kylie" to avoid racist bullies. Did we miss anybody? Let us know in the comment section!