
As the holiday season approaches, this week's Power List takes people from all walks of life: R&B sensation Beyonce', NBA leading-scorer LeBron James, Illinois Senator Jesse Jackson, Jr., Personal Aide to Barack Obama Reggie Love and recently "out" comedian Wanda Sykes.
Each week we compile a list of individuals (some famous and some not) that we think have wielded power that week. Since you may disagree, we let you rank our choices. Check out "This Week's List" to the right of this posting and start ranking. ...
Beyonce' makes every Power List, and why not? She is arguably the premiere female music artist in the world and an icon of R&B. She has it all - money, looks, fame and a famous husband, Jay-Z. Her new CD just dropped this week, aptly named- "Sasha Fierce," and boy is Beyonce' fierce. Check her out in AOL Studios. Wow!
LeBron James has been the king of the basketball court since high school and he has truly lived up to the hype. He is currently one of the leading scorers in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Looks like the Cavs are set for another deep playoff run this year thanks to James.
Illinois Senator Jesse Jackson, Jr., has been getting a lot of buzz as a candidate to replace President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. Will he follow in Obama's footsteps? Keep an eye on Black Voices for the latest news on JJ Jr.
If you didn't know, Reggie Love, is president -elect Barack Obama's personal aide and confidant. Reggie has Barack's back, and now Reggie is a power player in Washington, D.C. who does more than hold Obama's Tic Tacs.
Wanda Sykes recently revealed that she was a lesbian. In today's media age, it can be difficult to "come out" as a lesbian or gay celebrity. Sykes truly has the power and courage to stand up for her feelings.
So rank 'em! Tell us who should go on next week's list.
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By: Tyrone Jackson on 11/24/2008 11:59AM
Get Wanda Sykes off that list.
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By: Fred on 11/25/2008 7:52PM
TO HELL WITH WANDA SYKES WITH HER NO TALENTED ASS. I AND MY KIDS ARE ELATED AS ALWAYS ABOUT BEYONCE.BUT AS MY KIDS SAY HER SISTER CAN'T EVEN POOT A TUNE. THEY SAY SHE SHOULD GET HER A RICH MAN, STICK TO WRITING MUSIC,OR JUST HANG ON TO JAY Z AND HER SISTER'S MINI MANY MINI SKIRTS. SHE IS EMBARASSING.
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By: Fred on 11/25/2008 8:00PM
WELL KING JAMES LEBRON IS THE MAN AND SO IS WANDA. WOW!!!!
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By: jimmyjazz on 11/28/2008 2:04AM
I'm very proud of Wanda Sykes for coming out. She is an intelligent educated black woman...and hilarious...and she's making a bold statement for the Gay community. I'm a Gay white guy who has loved her for years...she could read the phone book and it would be funny. She's black, female and openly Gay...and another example that glass ceilings are being broken every day. Love you Wanda.
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By: Lanette on 11/30/2008 10:34PM
like who can't tell wanda is gay? why is she on the list??
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