Given the stereotypes that tend to stifle black success, when a black person is acknowledged for their contributions to society it is... a big deal. Aside from blacks, women regardless of race are the most widely stigmatized group in the world. Thus, being black and a woman, can oftentimes be a double whammy when trying to live a successful life. Being young may even be a triple whammy for some black women. I wanted to highlight four individuals who fit both profiles in Forbe's renown 30 under 30 list.
Keke Palmer, 21
At such a young age, Palmer continues to make history with her latest moves. Last year, she became the youngest talk show host and later, the first black woman to play Cinderella on Broadway. Her stunning style and contagious smile continues to draw more and more people into to her fan club. Palmer is also a singer and songwriter and maintains her successful career in acting.
Azealia Banks, 23
Some people get turned off by Banks' willingness to share her controversial and unfiltered opinions on topics such as racism in America. However, she still is making great contributions to the music world with her unconventional rhythmic songs with dance, electro, indie, latin, HipHop influences.
Darlene Okpo, 28 and Lizzy Okpo, 24
The Okpo sisters are also defying the odds for black women. They stylish sisters have started their own women's fashion label "William Okpo" which has captured the attention of many fashionistas included the one and only Solange Knowles. Their collection features a merge of Nigerian and American styles in their impressive look book -- https://www.williamokpo.com/home/
Sources:
http://theculture.forharriet.com/2015/01/meet-black-women-who-made-forbes-30.html
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