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1. Towanda Braxton

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2. Syleena Johnson

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3. Esther Rolle

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4. Minnie Ripperton

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5. Ja’Net Dubois

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6. Dionne Warwick

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7. Traci Braxton

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8. Sheryl Underwood

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