Essence's ‘25 Most Influential’ Includes Radio Hosts
Essence magazine has chosen President Elect Barack Obama as its most influential person of the year in a special year-end issue, which recognizes the 25 most distinguished African-Americans who have made a difference. The list also includes several female radio journalist and host:
Michel Martin, Bev Smith, Farai Chideya,
Michele Norris, and Adaora Udoji.
Essence magazine’s 25 Most Influential List:
1. Barack Obama - President-elect
2. Donna Brazile - Political Strategist, Commentator
3. Gwen Ifill - Journalist
4. Valerie Jarrett - President and CEO, The Habitat Company, Adviser to Barack Obama
5.Queen Latifah - Singer, Actress, Jenny Craig Spokesperson
6. Will Smith - Box Office Titan
7. Wyclef Jean - Musician, Activist
8. Kanye West - Hip-Hop Artist, Producer
9. will.i.am - Musician, Activist
10. Tyler Perry - Writer, Actor, Director, Producer, Studio Owner
11. Michel Martin - Tell Me More, Host
12. Adaora Udoji - The Take Away, Host
13. Michele Norris - All Things Considered, Host
14. Bev Smith - The Bev Smith Show, Host
15. Farai Chideya - News & Notes, Host
16. Van Jones - Founder and President, Green For All
17. Ian Smith, M.D. - Diet Expert, Author, Television Host
18. David Paterson - Governor, New York
19. Bethann Hardison - Advocate for Black Models
20. Phill Wilson - CEO, Black Aids Institute
21. Reverend Leah Daughtry - CEO, Democratic National Convention
22. Mark Whitaker - Washington Bureau Chief, NBC News
23. Candace Parker - WNBA Star
24. Patrick Robinson - Lead Fashion Designer, GAP
25. James Rucker - Internet Civil Rights Activist
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