1. Laurence Fishburne
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2. Paula Abdul
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3. Jenifer Lewis
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4. Boyz II Men
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5. Jasmine Guy
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6. Lenny Kravitz
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7. Morgan Freeman
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8. Victoria Rowell
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9. Halle Berry
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10. Robin Givens
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11. Tamara Tunie
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12. Queen Latifah
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13. Chris Tucker
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14. Robin Roberts
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15. Bill Bellamy
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16. Loretta Devine
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17. Jada Pinkett Smith
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18. Shawn, Damon and Marlon Wayans
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19. Iyanla Vanzant
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20. Mary J. Blige
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21. Chante Moore
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22. Cece Winans
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23. Shirley Caesar
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24. Cicely Tyson
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