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Gabrielle Douglas - We remember and honor the talented women, like Gabi Douglas, Janelle Monae, Queen Latifah and Misty Copeland, who embrace their dazzling strengths and inspire generations worldwide. By Patrice Peck When U.S. Women’s gymnast Gabrielle Douglas won Olympic gold medals in both team and individual all-around competitions in 2012, the gifted teenager with the contagious smile made Olympic history as the first African-American gymnast to do so. Her breakthrough performance earned her the Sportswoman of the Year and YoungStars Award at the 2013 BET Awards. (Photo: Mike Windle/Getty Images for BET)

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Janelle Monae - Janelle Monae shined boldly on stage at the 2013 BET Awards. “Perfection is the enemy of greatness, embrace what makes you unique,” said the stunning singer.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for BET)

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Alicia Keys - From “Girl on Fire” to “Brand New Me," doesn’t Alicia Keys’ music just make you want to #SHINESTRONG? The multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist and actress splits her time between making hit albums and making a major difference in the lives of families worldwide through her many philanthropic efforts, including her Keep a Child Alive non-profit organization. At the 2013 BET Honors, Keys hit the red carpet before delivering a heartfelt tribute to a fellow phenomenal woman, Halle Berry.(Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty Images for BET)

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Taraji P. Henson - Academy Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson is best known for portraying strong, resilient characters who #SHINESTRONG no matter their situation. She attended the 2013 BET Awards as a nominee for Best Actress.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)

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Angela Simmons - TV personality and fashion entrepreneur Angela Simmons may come from a star-studded family, but the young mogul-in-the-making created quite the name for herself as a 106 & Park co-host. Posted on Simmons' inspiring Instagram account are daily reminders of how focusing on health, wellness, community service and happiness can help us all  #SHINESTRONG.(Photo: John Ricard/Getty Images for BET)

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Sanaa Lathan - Film, television and stage actress Sanaa Lathan certainly knows how to steal a scene and a red carpet, as seen here at the 2013 BET Awards. Her multidimensional talents allow her to take on a range of roles, from Monica Wright in the cult classic Love & Basketball to Mona Fredricks in Boss.(Photo: Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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MC Lyte - Remember Lyte’s speech at the 2013 Hip Hop Awards? "If you want to be treated like a Queen, act like one,” said the hip hop pioneer upon receiving the I Am Hip Hop Award. Her most iconic claim to fame—becoming the first solo female rapper to release a full album with 1988’s critically acclaimed Lyte as a Rock—will continue to encourage young women for generations to come.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Alesha Renee - More than just an actress and TV personality, Alesha Renee is also an activist fighting HIV/AIDS and domestic violence. Her humor and vibrancy have helped her to become a staple on our TV sets, where she got her start as the winner of BET’s “New Faces Contest” back in 2005. She brought her #SHINESTRONG personality to the Soul Train Awards red carpet in 2012.(Photo: Bryan Steffy/Getty Images)

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Estelle - British singer-songwriter and producer Estelle got her start in the UK underground and gradually achieved more commercial success, thanks to the award-winning smash hit “American Boy." The undeniable swagger heard in her music also helped her to approach Kanye West at a Los Angeles restaurant in the early 2000s and ask for an introduction to John Legend, who ultimately went on to produce two songs on her debut album. She attended the 2013 BET Awards as a nominee for Best International Act.(Photo: Jason Merritt/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Regina Hall - Cracking a hilarious joke is far from simple, but multifaceted actress Regina Hall makes it look so easy. Her natural ability to light up the screen and the red carpet, like she did at the 2013 BET Awards, are just a few of the reasons she continues to #SHINESTRONG.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for BET)

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Wanda Sykes - Critically acclaimed comedian Wanda Sykes broke down barriers when she publicly came out as a lesbian at a same-sex marriage rally against Proposition 8, a bill banning new same-sex marriages in California. She has also raised awareness around anti-chaining legislation for dogs and brought attention to breast cancer and mastectomy procedures. She won a BET Comedy Award in 2005 for her funny role in Monster-in-Law.(Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Ciara - With three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards and one Grammy Award all under her belt, triple-threat Ciara has demonstrated just how far a dream can take you. The Texas-born performer has impressed us as much with her breathtaking dance skills as her social good efforts, like her involvement with DoSomething.org and Stand Up to Cancer. The First Lady of Crunk & B brought her star power to the 2013 BET Awards, where she performed her hit single “Body Party."(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for BET)

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Dr. Maya Angelou - The phenomenal Dr. Maya Angelou has been encouraging women to #SHINESTRONG since as early as 1969, when she published I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, the first in a series of acclaimed memoirs. Her poetry, novels and essays all touch on themes of love, race and identity, particularly her work from the Civil Rights Movement, which propelled her as a voice for Blacks and women. The late cultural icon was awarded the Presidential Medal of the Arts in 2000 and the Lincoln Medal in 2008. In 2012, she received the Literary Arts Award from First Lady Michelle Obama at the BET Honors Award show. (Photo: Paul Morigi/WireImage)

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Esi Eggleston Bracey - As the Vice President of Global Cosmetics at Procter & Gamble and Marketing Director for CoverGirl Cosmetics, Esi Eggleston Bracey is the mastermind behind collaborative lines like Queen Latifah’s Queen collection and, subsequently, has received several eminent marketing awards for keeping the cosmetic brand at the top of the market. She represented for all the #SHINESTRONG mothers when she credited her children as her proudest accomplishment.(Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for BET)