African-Americans on Forbes Most Powerful Women List 2013
See where Michelle Obama, Oprah and others rank.
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Michelle Obama - Forbes magazine has revealed their picks for the world’s 100 most powerful women. Eight African-Americans are included among the world’s top politicians, celebrities, philanthropists and CEOs redefining power. – Natelege Whaley First Lady Michelle Obama comes in at No. 4. The first lady was credited for using her platform to fight childhood obesity and promoting healthier lifestyles for children.(Photo: John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Oprah Winfrey - Oprah Winfrey comes in at No. 13. The media mogul was noted for being America’s only Black billionaire with a net worth of $2.8 billion and successfully turning around her once-struggling OWN network. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Ursula Burns - Ursula Burns, the chairman and CEO of Xerox, comes in at No. 14. Burns is credited for expanding Xerox’s reach in the business world beyond its “carbon copy reputation.”(Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Beyoncé - Beyoncé is No. 17. The superstar was noted for signing a $50 million contract with Pepsi and drawing high ratings for her Super Bowl performance and HBO autobiographical documentary.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Rosalind Brewer - Rosalind Brewer, president and CEO of SAM’s Club, Wal-Mart Stores, is No. 44. As the first woman and African-American to head the company, she was credited for leveraging “Wal-Mart's sustainability index with Sam's Club suppliers.”(Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
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