#BlackGirlMagic: The Black Women Who Reshaped Television In 2016

Issa Rae – “Insecure” has become one of those shows everyone is talking about.

Ava Duvernay – Queen Sugar is phenomenal. It’s incredible television and it’s all her vision.

Oprah – She’s executive produced Queen Sugar and helped it come to life.

Thandie Newton – She’s been killing it on Westworld. Literally. And naked.

Shonda Rimes – She’s a perennial member of this list. Her shows have been the blueprint for sure.

Viola Davis – Give her another Emmy.

Courtney Kemp Agboh – She’s the creator-showrunner behind Power and has made the show a major success.

Mara Brock Akil – She’s one half of the power couple behind Being Mary Jane.

Kerry Washington – You know she belongs here, still going strong with Scandal.

Rutina Wesley – She’s one of the breakout stars from Queen Sugar and we wouldn’t be surprised if awards were in her future.

Angela Rye – She’s reshaping the way news is presented by speaking for us and being the voice of the election.

Dawn-Lyen Gardner – She’s the star of Queen Sugar and should be looking at major roles going forward.

Dominique Perry – Bank Teller Bae from Insecure? Bank Teller Bae from Insecure.

Aja Naomi King – She’s another How To Get Away With Murder star making a name for herself.

Taraji P. Henson – Hey, she’s the star of Empire.

Aisha Tyler – She’s the star of CSI which is a huge show on CBS.

Tracee Ellis-Ross – She’s the Black-ish queen and will be for a long time.

BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 25: (L-R) Jay Ellis, Prentice Penny, Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, and Melina Matsoukas attend HBO’s ‘Insecure’ Block Party on September 25, 2016 in Brooklyn City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for HBO)

Yvonne Orji – She’s Insecure’s breakout star.