Gone are those days when stereotypical theories like whites’ dominance over blacks used to be a thing. Although unfortunately, racist practices still exist in some parts of the world, there have been drastic changes in society regarding the upliftment of women of color and their empowerment. The credits go to none other than some God-chosen personalities, across the world such as the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, and America’s former First Lady, Michelle Obama, who not only broke away from the social constraints but also showed us a way forward in ways untold, as this new list proves.

The internet stands witness to all empowering black women who have brought colossal changes in societal dynamics. Google’s latest trends and top searches speak for themselves about how influential these women have been. Over time, leading black women like Hollywood A-lister Zendaya, world-renowned champion Serena Williams, and Pop icon Beyoncé, have shaped an era of their own, and are still continuing to this day. 

According to Boardroom, a recent report by ThatSister analyzed Google data for top 100 influential black women and had some known names in the top spot. Zendaya overtook the rest of the flock with a search mark of 2.7M. The tennis ace Serena Williams came second as the most googled Black women of 2022 with a mark of 1.6M. 

Following her was the Duchess of Sussex and Williams’ close acquaintance, Meghan Markle, who has made her mark in the West epitomizing strong independent women who cannot be restrained by age-old traditional protocols. On the fourth spot was the Pop Icon Beyoncé, whose record-breaking charts have set the tunes for generations to come. Claiming the fifth spot was America’s all-time favorite personality, Michelle Obama, with a search mark of 1.1M. 

Why are celebrities like Meghan Markle, Michelle Obama, Beyoncé and Zendaya in the news?

“This year has seen several notable celebrities hit the headlines for their acting success, new albums and personal endeavors,” said a spokesperson for ThatSister. The source further claimed that the above leading celebrities have had the biggest impact on the people of America. While chances are that some of them will still rise and fall in the year 2023, these women have already made a significant mark not only in The States, but all over the world.

While Meghan Markle and her “scripted” podcast broke the records by winning the People’s Choice Award for Best podcast for Archetypes, Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ album made all the noise throughout the last year. Zendaya’s back to back top-tier releases came as no surprise. Meanwhile, Obama’s year-long philanthropic works and influences in the United States made her popularity quite inevitable. 

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