Villagers, share some love with Gina McCauley, What About Our Daughters blogger, for being recognized as one o
f 25 distinguished African Americans who have made a difference in 2007. Senator Barack Obama received the most votes in an online poll on essence.com, earning recognition as the "Readers' Choice" for the year's most influential African American. You will find Gina in the opening pages of the current issue of the magazine right across from Barack Obama in a half-page piece that features a very nice picture of our sister in blog.
"Some of the most poignant moments in African American history took place in 2007, from the unified stance that was taken in support of the Jena Six and the Rutgers University Women's Basketball team to the triumphant victory made by Barry Bonds," says Angela Burt-Murray, editor-in-chief, ESSENCE. "Making their voices heard on essence.com, the overwhelmingly positive response from our 8 million readers for Senator Obama as African American of the Year is noteworthy, as African American women are predicted to be the tipping point for the Black vote in the 2008 election."
f 25 distinguished African Americans who have made a difference in 2007. Senator Barack Obama received the most votes in an online poll on essence.com, earning recognition as the "Readers' Choice" for the year's most influential African American. You will find Gina in the opening pages of the current issue of the magazine right across from Barack Obama in a half-page piece that features a very nice picture of our sister in blog."Some of the most poignant moments in African American history took place in 2007, from the unified stance that was taken in support of the Jena Six and the Rutgers University Women's Basketball team to the triumphant victory made by Barry Bonds," says Angela Burt-Murray, editor-in-chief, ESSENCE. "Making their voices heard on essence.com, the overwhelmingly positive response from our 8 million readers for Senator Obama as African American of the Year is noteworthy, as African American women are predicted to be the tipping point for the Black vote in the 2008 election."
The melange of influencers, ranging from actors and advocates to moguls and students, were compiled in a compelling feature of rarely seen photos and biographical profiles.
- Senator Barack Obama - US Senator and Presidential Candidate
- Gina McCauley- Blogger, whataboutourdaughters.com
- Tyler Perry - Writer, Producer, Director
- Majora Carter - Environmentalist, Founder, Executive Director, Sustainable South Bronx
- Victoria Lanier- Former Youth Director, NAACP, Northeast Region
- Reverend Jesse L. Jackson - Civil Rights Activist, Minister
- Reverend Al Sharpton - Civil Rights Activist and President, National Action Network
- The Jena Six
- Beyonce Knowles - Singer, Songwriter, Actress
- Oprah Winfrey - Media Mogul, School Founder
- Timbaland - Music Producer, Recording Artist
- Cory A. Booker - Mayor of Newark, New Jersey
- Lovie Smith - Head Coach, NFC Champions, Chicago Bears
- Tony Dungy - Head Coach, Super Bowl Champions, Indianapolis Colts
- Deval Patrick - Governor, Massachusetts
- Don Cheadle - Actor, Activist
- Shonda Rhimes - Creator, Executive Producer, Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice
- Venus Williams - Tennis Champion
- Charles Rangel - Chairman, House Committee on Ways and Means
- Barry Bonds - "Home Run King"
- Cynthia Tucker - Syndicated Columnist, Editorial Page Editor, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- The Scarlet Knights - Rutgers University Women's Basketball Team, NCAA Finalists
- Kiri Davis - Filmmaker, Youth Activist
- Bishop T.D. Jakes - Founder, Senior Pastor, The Potter's House of Dallas
- Steve Harvey - Radio Personality, Comedian, Actor
Do any of the other folks on this list have a blog? If so, we should encourage them to join The AfroSpear!
5 comments:
A triumphant victory by Barry bonds? I take it this was written before he was indicted.
Wow, I'm surprised Tom Joyner did not make the list!
Woozie - Barry Bonds was a surprise for me. Even without the indictment it surprised me that ESSENCE readers thought he was influential.
Anon - It is difficult to make a list without leaving talented and qualified people off of it. Did Tom Joyner do anything particularly remarkable in 2007 in your view?
what is the definition of "influential"? this list looks more like people who had media attention for various reasons (some good, some not so good), but i'm a bit perplexed as to their influence.
Plez - I don't know the process used by Essence Magazine. I figure it is simply a way to get people to put their eyeballs on the magazine. Do you have a better idea for "influential"? I would be honored to create the PlezWorld/Electronic Village Top 25 Most Influential African Americans list. We can issue a press release and watch the world beat a path to our blogs (smile)!
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