August 4th 2023.
Forbes has just released its "50 Over 50" list, which honors 200 women over 50 who continue to excel in their respective industries. The list of Black honorees is incredibly diverse - from world-renowned artists to astronauts, they are all inspiring examples of game-changers, making tremendous strides to enact change in fields such as finance, entertainment, and technology.
One of the most well-known names on the list is Patti LaBelle, famous for her voice and her songs. Forbes chose to honor her for her food enterprise, Patti's Good Life. LaBelle has had great success with her mac 'n' cheese, sweet potato pies, and other bestselling goods that are sold nationwide. This means her legacy continues to expand.
Faye Wattleton was also recognized. Wattleton is a titan in the field, combining her nonprofit background with advocacy in the technological sphere. In 2017, she co-founded EeroQ, a quantum computer company that builds technology hardware to solve problems swiftly. Wattleton's involvement in this venture is to keep sustainability and healthcare causes moving and progressing.
Claudine Gay is another inspiring figure on the list. As the first Black person and woman to become president of Harvard University, Gay's appointment is a milestone for diversity in educational leadership. A first-generation American, Gay began her career as a professor of government before rising to the top.
All of these Black businesswomen, entertainers, and activists are well deserving of this honor. Their powerful, storied careers speak for themselves. Forbes offers detailed profiles of each honoree on their extensive 50 Over 50 list.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
