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Kerry Washington is a gorgeous actress who received her first taste of superstardom when she appeared in the 2001 movie, Save The Last Dance. She also won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Actress in the film, Lift (2002).

Accomplishments:
Washington's acting career began in the early '90's and still shines to this day. Her film credits include: Standard Deviants (1996), Our Song (2000), 3D (2000), Save the Last Dance (2001), Lift (2001), Take the A Train (2002), Bad Company (2002), The United States of Leland (2003), The Human Stain (2003), Strip Search (2004), She Hate Me (2004), Ray (2004), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Fantastic Four (2005), and Wait (2005)

Upcoming:
Kerry Washington is quickly becoming one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood. In 2006, she will complete the filming of Little Man, and The Last King of Scotland, a drama based on the events of the barbarous Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin. She will also star in Tyler Perry's For Colored Girls, Fall 2010.

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Born LisaRaye McCoy, this super-fine sista started her career as a print and runway model. The half-sister of rapper, Da-Brat, Raye quickly gained media attention after making an appearance in the popular '90's sitcom, Martin.

Accomplishments:
Reasons (1996); The Players Club (1998); The Wood (1999); All About You (2001); Date from Hell (2001); Civil Brand (2002); Go for Broke (2002); Love Chronicles (2003); "All of Us" (2003) TV Series; Gang of Roses (2003); Super Spy (2004); Beauty Shop (2005); and Envy (2005)

Upcoming:
In 2006, Lisa Raye partnered with Jasmine Guy to co-produce the first Turks and Caicos Film Festival and repeated that feat in 2007. For 2008, Lisa Raye continues to work on "The Black Man's Guide to Understanding Black Women (2008), which is set to be released later in the year.

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Top comment heard from men: "Whew Lord!"

But the same exclamation is often used to describe the pure athleticism of this superstar tennis pro. When only four years old, Serena Williams won her first tennis tournament and subsequently won over 40 tournaments before the age of 10.

Serena is not only popular for her tennis prowess, but also for her fashion modeling, and a few appearances in TV and film.

Accomplishments:
Serena's history of winning tennis tournaments is extensive and includes 7 Grand Slam tournaments, 1 WTA Championship, 7 Tier I Events, and 11 WTA Tour tournament wins.

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Many say that India.Arie is the face and voice of Neo-Soul ... and we agree! India.Arie possessed a talent for musical instruments early in life and gravitated toward the guitar. Today, Arie's soulful ballads are inspired by internal turmoils such as relationship breakup and loss. But those ballads are also inspired by growth, self-acceptance, and personal wisdom.

Accomplishments:
After her 2001 debut album, Acoustic Soul, which earned her seven Grammy nominations and sold more than two million copies -- India.Arie has continued to produce inspirational and motivational recordings, winning Grammy's for Voyage To India, Best R&B Album (2002); and "Little Things" Best Urban/Alternative Performance (2003). Currently, India.Arie's Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship is a top the R&B charts with hits like: "I Am Not My Hair", "There's Hope", "Better People", and "The Heart of the Matter"

Upcoming:
Watch for more soul-stirring hits from India.Arie, who is already gathering tunes for Testimony: Vol. 2.

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Considered one of the most versatile actresses in the business, Alfre Woodard has helped redefined film for black women. She has had an amazing, award-winning career and has appeared in over 80 movies and television shows including Freedom Road, The Sophisticated Gents, Hill Street Blues, Sara, St. Elsewhere, Mandela, The Life Saver, The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag, Bopha!, Blue Chips, Frasier, Crooklyn, How to Make an American Quilt, The Piano Lesson, Star Trek: First Contact, Down in the Delta, Homicide: Life on the Street, Love & Basketball, K-PAX, The Core, Radio, A Wrinkle in Time, The Practice, The Forgotten, Beauty Shop, Desperate Housewives, Something New, Take the Lead, American Violet, The Family That Preys, My Own Worst Enemy, Three Rivers, True Blood, Black Panther and Memphis Beat.

Accomplishments: She has been nominated once for an Academy Award and Grammy Awards, 12 times for Emmy Awards (winning four), and has also won a Golden Globe and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.