PHOTOS: The Top African American Democrats

BET.com recognizes some of the countries top black democratic policy makers, movers and shakers in the United States.

President Barack Obama - Of course we had to include our Commander-in-Chief! Despite pundits predictions in 2010 that President Obama would fall to the whim of the new GOP dominated House; he showed the country in the eleventh hour who's boss! The world will be watching for the moves he makes in the year before he starts his re-election campaign.
First Lady Michelle Obama - First lady Michelle Obama isn't only one of the most fashional first ladies that the world has ever seen, but she more importantly passionate about her cause. Mrs. O fought hard for legislation that would improve the quality of school lunches for kids, and she got it in the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act. We can't wait to see what mountains she moves in 2011.
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver - The newly appointed chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus in the 112th Congress is already making national headlines with his championing of the health care bill, and his mission to get tax cuts for the poor. His position in the powerful Congressional Black Caucus makes him a top dem.Kamala Harris - Kamala Harris was elected as the first black Attorney General of California last year. Even before she assumed her position she was hailed by the New York Times as being among the 17 women most likely to become the first female President of the United States. We think it’s obvious why she’s a top black Democrat.

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President Barack Obama - Of course we had to include our Commander-in-Chief! Despite pundits predictions in 2010 that President Obama would fall to the whim of the new GOP dominated House; he showed the country in the eleventh hour who's boss! The world will be watching for the moves he makes in the year before he starts his re-election campaign.

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