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Words of Power - We take a look back at some of the influential women who attended the 2010 Leading Women Defined summit in Washington, D.C. Here, Essence magazine's Mikki Taylor is shown at the conference. (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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Chrisette Michele Belts It Out - Singer Chrisette Michele. (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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Spreading a Positive Message - Actress Tichina Arnold. (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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Tatyana Ali Stays Focused - Actress Tatyana Ali. (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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Star Jones Leads the Discussion - Attorney and TV personality Star Jones. (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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Power Players - From left: Star Jones, CBS2 chief medical correspondent Dr. Holly Phillips, Stay Strong Foundation founder Terrie Williams, Dr. Robin L. Smith, and Jeanette Jenkins, founder and president of The Hollywood Trainer. (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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Nikki Giovanni Delivers Pearls of Wisdom - Poet Nikki Giovanni. (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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Leading By Example - Valerie B. Jarrett, senior advisor and assistant to the president for Intergovernment Affairs and Public Engagement. (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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Donna Brazile Gets Her Point Across - Political commentator Donna Brazile. (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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Dr. Michelle R. Callahan Stays Focused on the Discussion - Dr. Michelle R. Callahan. (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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 Lola Ogunnaike Attends a Panel Discussion - Journalist Lola Ogunnaike. (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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Joining in on the Debate - Rynthia Rost, VP Corporate Affairs, GEICO. (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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Jeanette Jenkins Enjoys the Dialogue - Personal Trainer Jeanette Jenkins (Photo: Astrid Riecken/PictureGroup)

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